Recreation
Year-round recreation opportunities are plentiful on the Superior National Forest for those who love the out-of-doors. The setting for adventure is the boreal forest ecosystem with fresh clean lakes and a colorful cultural history.
The water-rich Superior includes more than 2,000 lakes and rivers that offer a chance to canoe, boat, fish and camp where early Native Americans, voyageurs, missionaries, loggers and explorers once traveled. About a third of the Forest lies within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Visitors to the BWCAW will find a sense of solitude and primitive recreation; permits are required and special regulations apply.
There are hiking, biking and skiing trails galore on the Forest. Northwoods plants and animals are abundant, and you may see white pines, eagles, loons, moose, or even hear the howl of a wolf. With 163 nesting species, the Superior has the greatest number of breeding birds of any national forest. Interpretive programs and visitor center exhibits can introduce you to the natural and cultural history of the area, or get you started on your own new outdoor adventure.
As a visitor to the Superior National Forest, please travel lightly and Leave No Trace. You will be helping to preserve this public land for future generations. Thank you.
For more information about recreation on the Superior National Forest, click on the opportunities listed in the menu on this page.
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