Superior National Forest
 

  

Welcome

Location of Forest

Established in 1909, the Superior is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, and a colorful cultural history. The one million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Forest. Management by the USDA-Forest Service, under principles of ecosystem management and multiple use, the Forest provides for a diverse community of plants and animals as well as products for human needs. The concept of "all lands" management maintains strong partnerships and collaboration across the landscape. Popular recreational activities include fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, swimming, hiking, snowmobiling, and skiing.  

 Image of snowflakeWinter brings many different ways to get out and enjoy your national forest.  Please make sure you are prepared for winter conditions and be especially careful of travel on frozen streams and lakes.  For ice safety tips in Minnesota,click here.

 

SUPERIOR Summer Seasonal Job OpportunitiesTrail at Ninemile Lake

 

 2013 BWCAW PERMIT INFORMATION   - General reservations open January 30th

 

SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS   - Resource Advisory Committee, meeting notes, projects, etc

 

January 16, 2013 Powwow Trail Status and the 2011 Pagami Creek Wildfire 

            

Features

Moose in Minnesota

moose

Tribal governments, agencies and organizations have teamed up to gather more information that may explain higher than expected mortality of adult moose and a noticeable decrease in reported moose sightings over the past few years. 


America's Great Outdoors

islands on lake superior at 20 below zero

A promise to future generations.

Spotlights

Superior National Forest Webcam

The Boreal Forest on a winter day

This archived image is from a webcam which is part of our air quality monitoring system.  Click for current images of the Forest.