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Chippewa National Forest
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ParksCampgroundsTrails
Hours:
The Chippewa National Forest office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Driving Directions:
Walker Ranger District office is located off of Highway 371 in Walker, Minnesota
About Us
The Chippewa National Forest, located in the heart of northern Minnesota, is a celebration of seasons, cultures and environments. Come explore the big lakes, big pines and all the Forest has to offer.
The Forest was the first national forest established east of the Mississippi River in 1908. Originally known as the Minnesota National Forest, the name was changed in 1928 to honor the original inhabitants. Today, the Forest and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe share goals and offer visitors a chance to experience Anishinabe culture and learn about the past from prehistory to early, logging-era and Civilian Conservation Corps days.
The Forest boundary encompasses about 1.6 million acres, with more than 660,000 acres managed by the Chippewa National Forest. The remaining lands are state, county, tribal, and private. The Leech Lake Indian Reservation and the Forest share almost 2,000 miles of boundary with about 90 percent of the reservation situated within the national forest. The forest supervisor’s office is located in Cass Lake, Minn., with district offices in Blackduck, Deer River and Walker.
There are over 3,000 archeological and historic sites. The forest supervisor’s office is listed on the National Historic Register and was built by the CCC in 1936. The Rabideau CCC Camp is also a National Historic Landmark.
Water is abundant with more than 1,300 lakes, 925 miles of streams and 400,000 acres of wetlands. The Forest is one of the largest breeding areas of bald eagles in the lower-48 states. Eagles can often be viewed soaring over the larger lakes.
Highlights
- Stony Point Campground - spectacular views of Leech Lake, beautiful beach and popular camping destination
- Woodtick Trail - takes you around lakes and wetlands. Excellent wildlife viewing
- Shingobee Hills Recreation Area - one of the best places you can bring your family for winter fun
- North Country Trail - meanders through 71-miles of forested lake country in the Walker area.
- Bike the Chippewa National Forest
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