Know before you go! Changing conditions, construction, and safety considerations can lead to the closure of state forest roads. Road condition updates are updated weekly, for the most current conditions call the contact number listed for each state forest below.
For information on roads and trails on county land, contact the appropriate county.
Make sure to check for these signs while you're in the state forests
- Badoura State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 11/04/2026
- Battleground State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no State Forest Roads or Off-Highway Vehicle riding opportunities the Battleground State Forest which is classified as a "closed" forest with respect to OHV opportunities.
Contact: 218-308-2065
Updated 03/16/2026
- Bear Island State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 11/04/2026
- Beltrami Island State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Recent wind events have also caused tree blowdown on many of the roads and trails. Some areas have received over 3" of rain in the past week. Expect wet conditions on many of the roads. If you have any questions feel free to call the local DNR forestry office. Warroad 218-386-1304 Baudette 218-395-6039
Contact: 218-386-1304/218-395-6039
Updated 10/02/2026
Individual road information:
Benards Orchard Trail: North end of Bernards Orchard trail is open. East west stretch on the south end is restricted to 2000 pounds.
Updated 10/02/2026
Blue Kettle Trail: Closed. Located in Red Lake WMA. This trail is not open to ATV use. Must get permission to use access from Red Lake WMA at Norris Camp.
Updated 10/02/2026
Elkwood Road:
Updated 10/02/2026
Mary's Road: Road closed due to recent beaver flooding along the Roseau River.
Updated 10/02/2026
McAdams Road:
Updated 10/02/2026
Nyheim Road: Gate is closed at Hanson Creek due to water over the road from Beaver Flooding.
Updated 10/02/2026
Saul Road: This road is a designated hunter walking trail. Open in frozen ground conditions for forest management purposes. Gates currently closed.
Updated 10/02/2026
Stotts Road: Gate is closed at Hanson Creek due to water over the road from beaver flooding.
Updated 10/02/2026
Swamp Buck Trail: Closed due to beaver flooding along the Roseau River.
Updated 10/02/2026
Tangnes: Cyphers bridge will be replaced starting 10/1/2026 and going until May 2027. Road will be open on each end but closed off at the bridge not allowing through traffic.
Updated 10/02/2026
West Rapid River Road: The road from the west end to the Rapid River has some wet areas due to recent rain and beaver flooding. The road along the river some deeper potholes and ruts.
Updated 10/02/2026
- Big Fork State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Cutfoot Road: Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 11/04/2026
- Birch Lakes State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are currently open to highway-licensed vehicles. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 320-232-1061
Updated 10/29/2026
- Blackduck State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Blanchard Road:
Updated 11/04/2026
Little Tamarack Road NE:
Updated 04/29/2026
Range Line Road North 2/3:
Updated 11/04/2026
Will Paul Road:
Updated 05/01/2026
- Bowstring State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: Bowstring State Forest is a limited forest and trails within the forest are closed unless posted open.
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Graves Lake Road: Open to vehicles under 4 tons per axle.
Updated 11/04/2026
Little Long Lake Road: OPEN
Updated 11/04/2026
South Bowstring Road: OPEN
Updated 11/04/2026
- Buena Vista State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Buena Vista Forest Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
Fosston Trail:
Updated 08/18/2026
- Burntside State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 11/04/2026
- Centennial State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Mowing and brushing of the road way shoulders is currently under way. use caution well traveling the road system.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 10/01/2026
- Chengwatana State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Open South fork is open
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 10/22/2026
- Cloquet Valley State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-878-5640
Updated 11/04/2026
- Crow Wing State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 10/01/2026
- D.A.R. State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments:
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 10/22/2026
- Emily State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 10/01/2026
- Finland State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Call Kevin Johnson (DNR Trails - Supervisor) 218-834-1431 or Josh Nordstrom (DNR Trails - Assistant Supervisor) at 218-834-1433 with any ATV / Snowmobile trail related questions.
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Beaver River Road:
Updated 11/04/2026
East General Grade #307:
Updated 11/04/2026
Heffelfinger Road: Heffelfinger Rd will be closed the week of 8/24 - 8/28 for a box culvert installation.
Updated 11/04/2026
Sonju Lake Road:
Updated 11/04/2026
Stoney River Road:
Updated 11/04/2026
Whyte Road:
Updated 11/04/2026
- Fond du Lac State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Some water over the road on west end of Ditchbank road due to recent rains.
Contact: 218-878-8640
Updated 11/04/2026
- Foot Hills State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-947-8600
Updated 10/01/2026
- General C. C. Andrews State Forest
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General C. C. Andrews State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 10/22/2026
- George Washington State Forest
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George Washington State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Use caution roads are soft due to 3-4 inches of rain. Road closure order
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 11/05/2026
- Golden Anniversary State Forest
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Golden Anniversary State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-212-2001
Updated 11/04/2026
- Grand Portage State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Watch out for gravel trucks hauling. Use caution and slow down. Call Kevin Johnson (DNR Trails - Supervisor) 218-834-1431 or Josh Nordstrom (DNR Trails - Assistant Supervisor) at 218-834-1433 with any ATV / Snowmobile trail related questions.
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 11/04/2026
- Hill River State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Annie Dagle: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Splithand : Open
Updated 04/24/2026
Washburn Lake : OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
White Elk : Open
Updated 04/24/2026
- Huntersville State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 11/04/2026
- Insula Lake State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact:
Updated 11/04/2026
- Kabetogama State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-300-7800
Updated 11/04/2026
- Koochiching State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-9051
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Dentaybow Road: Open to highway vehicles.
Updated 11/04/2026
Nelson Road: Open to highway vehicles.
Updated 11/04/2026
Promersberger Road: Open to vehicles
Updated 11/04/2026
Rifle Range Road: Open to all vehicles under 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 11/04/2026
River Road: Closed to highway vehicles.
Updated 11/04/2026
Section 10 Road: open to highway vehicles.
Updated 11/04/2026
Wisner Road: Open to all vehicles under 4 ton axle weight
Updated 11/04/2026
- Lake Isabella State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact:
Updated 11/04/2026
- Lake Jeanette State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest. Stay safe!
Contact:
Updated 11/04/2026
- Lake of the Woods State Forest
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Lake of the Woods State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-395-6039
Updated 03/16/2026
- Land O' Lakes State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 10/01/2026
- Lost River State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: The gate to Lost River has been open and roads are open to vehicle use.
Contact: 218-450-5450
Updated 09/28/2026
Individual road information:
Grafstrom Trail: Trail is not suitable for vehicle use.
Updated 09/28/2026
- Lyons State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 11/04/2026
- Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
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Mississippi Headwaters State Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Bear Den Landing Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
Old Fosston Trail Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
Pine Point Road:
Updated 04/27/2026
- Nemadji State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: OPEN Watch for logging trucks on the Net Lake forest road.
Contact: 320-216-7550
Updated 10/22/2026
- Northwest Angle State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments:
Contact: 218-386-1304
Updated 09/28/2026
- Pat Bayle State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-353-8844
Updated 11/04/2026
- Paul Bunyan State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 11/04/2026
- Pillsbury State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 10/01/2026
- Pine Island State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Ben Linn Road: Open to all vehicles
Updated 11/04/2026
Boise Boulevard: Closed to all vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 05/08/2026
Boquist Road: CLOSED to vehicles over 2,000 lbs. GVW.
Updated 05/08/2026
Fiero Road: Open to vehicles under 10,000 lbs
Updated 11/04/2026
Henrickson's Camp Road: closed to vehicles over 2,000 pounds
Updated 11/04/2026
Indian Pines Road: Closed to vehicles over 10,000 pounds GVW.
Updated 05/08/2026
Lindford Ditch Grade: Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs.
Updated 11/04/2026
Little Tamarack Rd:
Updated 05/08/2026
Lost River Road:
Updated 05/08/2026
Mannilas Summer Road: Closed to vehicles over 2000 lbs GVW
Updated 11/04/2026
Old Buck Road:
Updated 05/08/2026
Pine Island Road: Open to all vehicles to Mile 18 (Christenson's Corner)
Updated 11/04/2026
Pine Island Road West: open to vehicles under 2,000 LBs GVW
Updated 11/04/2026
Porter Ridge Road: open to all vehicles
Updated 11/04/2026
Sturgeon River Landing Ro: open to highway vehicles
Updated 10/27/2026
Twomey-Williams Road: Closed to vehicles over 2,000 pounds
Updated 11/04/2026
- Red Lake State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7610
Updated 07/09/2026
Individual road information:
Blanchard Road:
Updated 07/09/2026
Little Tamarack Road 0098:
Updated 07/09/2026
Lost River Road:
Updated 07/09/2026
Old Buck:
Updated 07/09/2026
Range Line Road:
Updated 07/09/2026
Will Paul:
Updated 07/09/2026
- Remer State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-203-4423
Updated 03/16/2026
- Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
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Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest
State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Open with exceptions.
Contact: 507-522-5068
Updated 11/05/2026
Individual road information:
Barnacle Road: Road closed at first parking area due to road conditions
Updated 11/05/2026
- Rum River State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are currently OPEN
Contact: 320-679-3683
Updated 10/29/2026
- Sand Dunes State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: State forest roads are OPEN to highway-licensed vehicles. There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 763-279-4300
Updated 10/29/2026
- Savanna State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Aitkin Lake Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Hay Lake Campground Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Hedbom Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Remote Lake Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
Remote Pit: Open
Updated 04/24/2026
Sandy River Access Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
West Remote Road: OPEN (4 Ton/Axle Limit)
Updated 04/24/2026
- Smokey Bear State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-888-9050
Updated 11/04/2026
- Smoky Hills State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 11/04/2026
- Snake River State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Roads are open.
Contact: 320-679-3683/218-460-7020
Updated 10/29/2026
- Solana State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Herubin Road remains closed until further notice.
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
MMR 1672 : Closed
Updated 10/02/2026
MMR 1673: Closed
Updated 04/27/2026
- St. Croix State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: OPEN
Contact: 320-216-7550/218-460-7020
Updated 10/22/2026
- Sturgeon River State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments: Use caution roads are soft from 3-4 inches of rain. Road closure order
Contact: 218-274-7043
Updated 11/05/2026
- Two Inlets State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-732-3309
Updated 11/04/2026
- Waukenabo State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Moulton Lake : OPEN 4 ton per axle limit
Updated 04/24/2026
Red Lake: OPEN 4 ton per axle limit
Updated 04/24/2026
- Wealthwood State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-429-3013
Updated 11/04/2026
- Welsh Lake State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no off-highway vehicle riding opportunities in this forest.
Contact: 218-308-2065
Updated 03/16/2026
- White Earth State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Open
Comments:
Contact: 218-888-7611
Updated 11/04/2026
Individual road information:
Little Scenic Road:
Updated 03/17/2026
- Whiteface River State Forest
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State Forest Roads Status: Closed
Comments: There are no State Forest Roads or Off-Highway Vehicle riding opportunities the Whiteface River State Forest which is classified as a "closed" forest with respect to OHV opportunities.
Contact: 218-879-0880 x 222
Updated 03/16/2026