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PAUL BUNYAN STATE FOREST105,116 ACRES • ESTABLISHED 1935
BADOURA STATE FOREST15,535 ACRES • ESTABLISHED 1963
FOREST LANDSCAPE: These forests lie almost entirely on the “central ridge,” a terminal moraine in east-central Hubbard County. Many tiny ponds and bogs dot this rough and hilly land. TWO WORKING FORESTS: From year to year, you may see changes in these forests. The DNR manages the trees, water, and wildlife in state forests for everyone to keep them healthy and meet recreational, environmental, and economic goals. Trees are harvested to make a variety of products, such as lumber and building materials, pulp for making paper, pallets, fencing, and telephone poles. Through careful planning, harvesting, and planting, land managers create forest openings or plant trees and vegetation to improve habitat for white-tailed deer, ruffed grouse, and waterfowl. The DNR manages state forests to prevent wildfires, and keep our water and air clean. HISTORY: Millions of board feet of white and red pine were harvested from this area in the early 1900s. The Red River Lumber Company had purchased most of the land and timber and in 1898 constructed a sawmill on the Eleventh Crow Wing Lake near what is today the city of Akeley. At first, the company maintained four to five logging camps. By 1908, eight to 10 camps existed in the area, with 4,000 to 5,000 men on the payroll. A logging railroad, started in 1902, extended to Lake Alice Township within a quarter-mile of Itasca State Park by 1915. Many of the present forest roads are old logging railroad beds, such as Spur I and the Gulch Lake forest trail. In 1915 the Red River Lumber Company moved its operations to California. Small operators with portable sawmills cut the rest of the merchantable timber and left the area by 1920. Hubbard County’s “logging days” lasted only 20 years. TREES: Severe, successive fires between 1913 and 1926 wiped out most of the sprouting young pines allowing aspen to become established. Before European settlement, white pine dominated the area, and DNR foresters have worked hard to increase white pine in the area. For example in the 1990s, mature aspen were harvested from 1,940 acres to allow sunlight to reach white pine seedlings growing in the understory. Seedlings on these, and hundreds of other acres, are becoming white pine forests once again.WILDLIFE: The Paul Bunyan and Badoura state forests are home to white-tailed deer, bears, gray wolves, snowshoe hares, and ruffed grouse. Furbearers include fishers, otters, bobcats, coyotes, beavers, and red and gray foxes. Although not a major flyway, birdwatchers can spot a variety of warblers, red-shouldered hawks, and bald eagles. Migratory wildfowl can be found in the area’s many ponds and bogs in the spring and fall.
The information in this map is dynamic and may change over time. The Minnesota DNR is not liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained. The data and related graphics are not legal documents, and are protected by copyright.
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FOR MORE INFORMATIONMinnesota Department of Natural [email protected] (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf)651-296-5484800-657-3929
EMERGENCY SERVICE - DIAL 911
HUBBARD COUNTY SHERIFF 218-732-3331
NEAREST HOSPITAL SERVICESSt. Joseph’s Hospital600 PleasantPark Rapids, MN 56470218-732-3311
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GENERAL STATE FOREST RULESWhether you are camping, hunting, riding, geocaching, skiing, or gathering berries, take care to leave the forest in good condition. • Forest lands are open all times unless otherwise posted. Forest day-use areas are open
between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., only registered campers may enter or remain in a campground.
• Campsites have limited amenities and are first-come, first-served. Dispersed camping is also allowed at least 1 mile outside of designated campgrounds on state forest land for no fee.
• Summer camping is limited to 14 days. Between the second Sunday in September and the first Saturday in May, camping is limited to 21 days.
• Pack out what you pack in. Remove all personal property. Do not burn litter or garbage.• Don’t leave equipment unattended for more than 24 hours.• Erecting permanent buildings of any kind is prohibited. • Use firewood approved by the DNR or dead fuelwood collected on-site. Kiln-dried,
unstained, unpainted dimensional lumber free from metal or other foreign objects is also permitted. It is illegal to bring in any other firewood. These rules are to prevent accidentally introducing harmful pests such as emerald ash borer. mndnr.gov/firewood
• Keep campfires no larger than 3 feet wide and 3 feet high. Attend the fire at all times. Completely extinguish fires before leaving the area. It should be cold to the touch.
• Bury human waste (if vault toilets are not available) and animal parts at least 150 feet from a water body and away from areas where it could cause a nuisance or hazard to public health.
• Collecting berries, mushrooms, or dead fuelwood for personal use while in the forest is okay. However collecting large amounts of these items to take home for personal use or sale requires a permit. Get permits from your local DNR forestry office. mndnr.gov/areas/forestry
• Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are allowed on all trails except groomed ski trails.
• This is a partial list of rules. For more information, visit the website listed below.
CAMPINGNo reservations required. Fees collected on site. First-come, first-served.
GULCH LAKE CAMPGROUND AND LAKE 21 DAY-USE AREA With nine campsites, one group site, and one well, this campground and day-use area is located within a game refuge and non-motorized recreation area near Nelson Lake, Lake 21, and Bass Lake. Provides hiking, water access, and picnic sites.
MANTRAP LAKE CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA This area has 36 drive-in campsites, including two handicap-accessible campsites, picnic tables, drinking water, two toilets, and lake access for swimming and fishing. Mantrap Lake is a designated muskie lake with water access, a dock, picnic sites, and nature trails.
TRAILSPAUL BUNYAN STATE TRAILWith 115 miles of trail, this is the longest continuously paved rail-trail in the country, open to bicycle riders, hikers, inline skaters, and snowmobile riders. Built on an abandoned railroad grade, the flat trail winds past rivers and lakes, through forests and fields, and over bridges. It connects with the Heartland Trail south of the state forests near Akeley.
HEARTLAND STATE TRAILBicycle riders, hikers, and inline skaters can enjoy 49 miles of flat, paved trail between Park Rapids and Cass Lake. The trail is located entirely on a level, abandoned railroad grade through rolling terrain, except for a 4-mile segment north of Walker, which is on a low-volume traffic road. A grass-covered trail extends 27 miles between Park Rapids and Walker, and is open to horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.
NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILThis trail runs all the way across Hubbard County through Itasca State Park and into Becker County to the Hubble Pond Wildlife Management Area. Eventually, the trail will link to a larger corridor similar to the Appalachian Trail that will traverse more than 4,000 miles through seven northern states from North Dakota to New York. For interactive maps and to download GIS/GPS data, visit northcountrytrail.org/minnesota.
SOARING EAGLE SKI TRAILSWinding through forests of balsam and spruce, cross-country skiers can enjoy 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) of groomed ski trails located 8 miles north of Park Rapids off U.S. Highway 71. The Itascatur Bike, Ski, and Run Club maintains the state forest lands and Nordic center for public use.Visit itascatur.org for maps.Minnesota Ski Pass required. mndnr.gov/licenses/skipass
SNOWMOBILE TRAILSSeveral miles of scenic, hilly snowmobile trails loop their way through the Paul Bunyan State Forest. Located on forest roads, some trails are plowed during the winter for logging activities and others are groomed. All trails can be reached over grant-in-aid trails from Akeley, Nevis, and the Heartland Trail. Trails are marked with orange signs.• Snowmobile trail maps: mndnr.gov/
snowmobiling/interactive_map• Snowmobiles must have current
registration. See mndnr.gov/regulations/snowmobile/index.html
OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILSWith hundreds of miles of hilly all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails among pine forests, the Paul Bunyan and Badoura state forests are a premier destination. All trails are marked and range from easy to more difficult. Highway-licensed vehicles may operate on signed forest roads. Forest roads are open to off-highway vehicles (OHVs) unless posted closed.Visit mndnr.gov/ohv for up-to-date rules, maps, and trail and road closures.
KNOW YOUR VEHICLEAlways make sure you are riding on the appropriate trail, designated and signed for your vehicle. OHVs must be registered in Minnesota or have a trail pass. mndnr.gov/licenses/ohv
CLASSIFICATION: LIMITEDAll trails on state lands are classified regarding motor vehicles. The Paul Bunyan, Badoura, and Mississippi Headwaters state forests are classified as “limited,” which means OHVs are allowed only on signed and mapped routes that are open for a specific OHV use (e.g., ATVs, OHMs, or ORVs).
FOREST RIDERS ATV TRAIL With 100 miles open to Class I and II ATVs, this trail system passes through multiple state forests with terrain ranging from hilly to smooth. Maintained by the Forest Riders ATV club. Most of this trail is located outside the Paul Bunyan State Forest.
MARTINEAU OHM TRAILS Off-highway motorcycle (OHM) riders can use these 97 miles of single-track trails including a mix of smooth trails for beginners and tight, wooded technical trails for more experienced riders.
ROUND RIVER DRIVE ATV TRAILS These trails contain 107 miles of twists, turns, and climbs open to Class I and II all-terrain vehicles (ATVs). Maintained by the Akeley Paul Bunyan ATV Trailriders and Timberland Dirt Devils clubs.
HUBBARD COUNTY ATV TRAIL SYSTEM The county offers several miles of minimum maintenance forest roads that are open to Class I and II ATVs, OHMs, and off-road vehicles (ORVs). Visit mndnr.gov/ohv for up-to-date rules, maps, and trail and road closures.
USING MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN HUNTING AND TRAPPINGThe limited classification allows some exceptions for big game hunters and trappers during hunting and trapping seasons. For example, you can use Class 1 ATVs to hunt big game or transport temporary hunting stands between October and December, retrieve big game in September, trap during open season for protected furbearers, and trap for minnows under certain conditions. See the Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Regulations Handbook: mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting
HUNTING The Paul Bunyan and Badoura state forests provide plenty of game for hunting. In the appropriate season, licensed hunters can hunt for deer, grouse, and other game on state forest land and nearby wildlife management areas. mndnr.gov/hunting
FIREARMS AND BOWSDuring open hunting season licensed hunters may carry an uncased and loaded firearm or strung bow to hunt, except in or within 200 feet of any forest recreation area (campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, parking lots, interpretive sites, and trailheads). Cutting shooting lanes and installing permanent deer stands are not allowed. mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting
FISHING AND TRAPPINGThere are no special provisions or restrictions on fishing or trapping within state forests. You must have the proper license and abide by the same rules and seasons as anywhere else in Minnesota. Visit mndnr.gov/fishing for up-to-date regulations.
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RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTYState forests contain private land within their boundaries, so know where you are. Hunting on private land within a state forest and crossing private land to access public land is subject to state trespass laws. Watch for posted “No Trespassing” and “No Hunting” signs and stay off private property. You must have permission before entering private land, even to cross it to access public land.Trespassing is a misdemeanor. If convicted, you could lose your license to hunt. All conservation and peace officers enforce trespass laws.
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and game refuges provide habitat for deer, bear, small game, forest upland birds, and waterfowl. WMAs are established to protect lands and waters that have high potential for wildlife, public hunting, trapping, and fishing. Hunting and trapping are allowed with the proper license and during the proper season in all the WMAs in this area: Bemidji Slough, Wolf Lake—Hubbard County Unit, Rockwood, Birch Creek, Kabekona, and Crow Wing Chain. The Paul Bunyan Ruffed Grouse Management Area is also nearby.
WMA HIGHLIGHT: KABEKONAWith 380 acres, this WMA contains a complex of wetlands, upland forests, mixed forests, and agricultural landscapes. Aspen and jack pine forests provide habitat for ruffed grouse and deer. Wetlands have marsh, open water, and lowland brush. A great blue heron colony existed here from 1975 to 1993. Mallards and blue-winged teal are now the major nesters. You may see snipe, marsh wrens, muskrats, beavers, and grouse.
WMA HIGHLIGHT: CROW WING CHAINLocated along the Crow Wing River and on the shores of the First and Second Crow Wing lakes, half of this 3,332-acre WMA is forested with aspen; oak; and jack, red, and white pines. There is an old-growth stand of deciduous trees southeast of the Second Crow Wing Lake. Seven parking areas along the perimeter and an extensive system of hunter walking trails and field roads provide good access. There are two water accesses on Palmer Lake and the Crow Wing River. Birders may view pileated woodpeckers, broad-winged hawks, and a variety of warblers. WMA maps: mndnr.gov/maps/compass WMA information: mndnr.gov/wmas
MINNESOTA SCIENTIFIC AND NATURAL AREAS Scientific and Natural Areas (SNAs) protect natural features of exceptional scientific or educational value including native plant communities, rare species, and significant geological features. Enjoy the undisturbed natural quality of these sites. Most SNAs do not have trails, and none have restrooms or drinking water. While SNAs do not allow camping, vehicles, or collecting plants and animals, SNAs do allow birding and wildlife watching, hiking, photography, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
LESTER LAKE SNALocated near Gulch Lake Campground, this 321-acre SNA features highlights such as a rust-colored iron spring and cedar and black spruce swamps.
BADOURA JACK PINE WOODLAND SNALocated east of Badoura State Forest, this 887-acre SNA provides plenty of berry-picking among the jack pine. Jack pine woodlands are considered critically imperiled in Minnesota, and globally rare. SNA information: mndnr.gov/snas
NEARBY RECREATIONITASCA STATE PARKLocated just to the west of the Paul Bunyan State Forest, Itasca State Park offers miles of summer hiking and bicycle trails; and winter ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile trails. Lake Itasca offers fishing, swimming, and boating. Lodging is available at numerous campsites, cabins, and in the historic Douglas Lodge. The Mississippi River, a designated state watertrail, begins here and flows through the northwest corner of Hubbard County. Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit required. mndnr.gov/state_parks/itasca
LA SALLE LAKE STATE RECREATION AREAThis recreation area offers nearly 1,000 acres of hiking, camping, and fishing on Minnesota’s deepest inland lake. Visitors can rent the Black Bear Guest House or Lone Wolf Cabin. Minnesota State Parks vehicle permit required. mndnr.gov/state_parks/la_salle_lake
GAME REFUGESGame refuges are designated to provide areas for wildlife, especially migratory waterfowl, to breed, nest, feed, and rest. Consisting of a mix of private and public land, hunting and trapping is restricted. Game refuges in this area include the Schoolcraft, Paul Bunyan, and Park Rapids.
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ALWAYS STAY ON SIGNED TRAILSWhether you’re riding or walking, tread lightly on the land. Be courteous to others, respect private property, and obey the law.
AREAS WITH LIMITATIONSThese areas are designated to protect unique natural resources and provide other non-motorized recreation opportunities. Motorized vehicles may not operate within “Areas of Limitations” for any reason.
LEAVE TROUBLE BEHINDHelp prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals.• Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site.• Remove mud and seeds from clothes, pets, boots, gear, and vehicles.• Stay on designated trails.• PlayCleanGo.org
