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others are groomed during lots, interpretive sites, and trailheads). the winter. Trails are marked forested with hardwoods, this WMA provides CHENGWATANA CAMPSITES with orange signs. Installing permanent deer stands and cutting opportunities to hunt deer, small game, Boaters on the St. Croix River can access shooting lanes are not allowed. grouse, wild turkey, and waterfowl. primitive shoreline campsites at river miles • Snowmobile trail maps are on mndnr.gov/ mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting WMA maps: mndnr.gov/maps/compass.html 576, 582, 584.8, 585.5, 587.1, 591.4, 591.7, snowmobiling/interactive_map 592.4, 592.5, 593.3, and 593.5. Vault toilets • Snowmobiles must be registered. WMA information: mndnr.gov/wmas are nearby—bring toilet paper. No drinking mndnr.gov/regulations/snowmobile FISHING AND TRAPPING water. Operated by the National Park Service. There are no special provisions or restrictions NEARBY RECREATION nps.gov/sacn OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS on fishing or trapping within state forests. ST. CROIX STATE PARK FOR MORE INFORMATION GENERAL STATE FOREST RULES Several miles of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) You must have the proper license and abide Located just to the south of the St. Croix Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Whether you are camping, hunting, riding, geocaching, skiing, or gathering berries, take trails in the Chengwatana State Forest by the same rules and seasons as anywhere State Forest, the St. Croix State Park offers [email protected] care to leave the forest in good condition. TRAILS else in Minnesota. MATTHEW LOUREY STATE TRAIL wind through aspen and hardwoods. All trails, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and cabin 651-296-6157 • Forest lands are open at all times unless otherwise posted. Forest day-use areas are open Snowmobilers, hikers, horseback riders, and trails are marked and range from easy to Visit mndnr.gov/fishing for up-to-date lodging. Additional park highlights include 888-646-6367 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., only registered campers may mountain bikers can enjoy miles of gravel more difficult. regulations. CCC-constructed buildings, a fire tower, and TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) 651-296-5484 enter or remain in a campground. and natural-surface trail that links with the Highway-licensed vehicles may operate on the Kettle River, which is a State Wild and 800-657-3929 • Campsites have limited amenities and are first-come, first-served. Dispersed camping is St. Croix State Park with the St. Croix and signed forest roads. Scenic River. Minnesota State Parks vehicle Nemadji state forests. Portions of the trail permit required. also allowed at least 1 mile outside of designated campgrounds on state forest land for Forest roads are open to off-highway vehicles are open to all-terrain vehicles and mndnr.gov/state_parks/st_croix EMERGENCY SERVICE - DIAL 911 no fee. (OHVs) unless posted closed. off-highway motorcycles. • Summer camping is limited to 14 days. Between the second Sunday in September and mndnr.gov/state_trails/matthew_lourey the first Saturday in May, camping is limited to 21 days. PINE COUNTY SHERIFF CHENGWATANA STATE FOREST TRAILS 320-629-8380 • Pack out what you pack in. Remove all personal property. Do not burn litter or garbage. This 15-mile trail system offers wide, gentle KETTLE RIVER STATE WATER TRAIL curves well-suited for new riders, and • Don’t leave equipment unattended for more than 24 hours. The last stretches of the Kettle River before CHISAGO COUNTY SHERIFF narrow, sharper curves to challenge more it empties into the St. Croix River contain 651-257-4100 • Erecting permanent buildings of any kind is prohibited. experienced trail goers. Pine Riders Club several class I and II rapids. The Maple Island • Use firewood approved by the DNR or dead fuelwood collected on-site. Kiln-dried, maintains the trails. canoe landing in St. Croix State Park is a good unstained, unpainted dimensional lumber free from metal or other foreign objects is NEAREST HOSPITAL SERVICES place to enter the river. Visit mndnr.gov/ohv for up-to-date rules, Lakeside Medical Center also permitted. It is illegal to bring in any other firewood. These rules are to prevent maps, and trail and road closures. 129 East 6th Ave. accidentally introducing harmful pests such as emerald ash borers. mndnr.gov/firewood Pine City, MN 55063 • Keep campfires no larger than 3 feet wide and 3 feet high. Attend the fire at all times. SNAKE RIVER STATE WATER TRAIL A few miles of Snake River rapids run through KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 320-629-2542 Completely extinguish fires before leaving the area. It should be cold to the touch. the Chengwatana State Forest before Always make sure you are riding on the The Minnesota DNR prohibits discrimination in its programs and services ALWAYS STAY ON SIGNED TRAILS based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, public assistance • Bury human waste (if vault toilets are not available) and animal parts at least 150 feet emptying into the St. Croix River. The appropriate trail that is designated and signed Whether you’re riding or walking, tread lightly on the land. Be courteous to status, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons with disabilities may from a water body and away from areas where it could cause a nuisance or hazard to River’s End campsite is located about one mile for your vehicle. OHVs must be registered in request reasonable modifications to access or participate in DNR programs others, respect private property, and obey the law. and services by contacting the DNR ADA Title II Coordinator at public health. from its mouth at the St. Croix River. Minnesota or have a trail pass. [email protected] or 651-296-6157. Discrimination inquiries should be • Collecting berries, mushrooms, or dead fuelwood for personal use while in the forest is sent to Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4049; mndnr.gov/licenses/ohv or Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, okay. However collecting large amounts of these items to take home for personal use or AREAS WITH LIMITATIONS 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. ST.CROIX RIVER STATE WATER TRAIL These areas are designated to protect unique natural resources and provide sale requires a permit. Get permits from your local DNR forestry office. There are boat landings on the west bank CLASSIFICATION: LIMITED other non-motorized recreation opportunities. Motorized vehicles may not © 2017, State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources mndnr.gov/areas/forestry along the St. Croix River at river mile markers All trail networks on state lands are operate within “Areas of Limitations” for any reason. 580 (Rush City), 582 (Old Railroad Bridge), Printed on Minnesota made • Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are allowed on all trails except groomed classified regarding motor vehicles. The paper containing a minimum of ski trails. and 584 (Stevens Creek). The St. Croix is a Chengwatana State Forest is classified as 10 percent post-consumer waste. LEAVE TROUBLE BEHIND • This is a partial list of rules. For more information, visit the website listed below. nationally designated “Wild and Scenic River.” “limited,” which means OHVs are allowed mndnr.gov/watertrails only on signed and mapped routes that are Help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals. FORESTRY • Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 open for a specific OHV use (e.g., ATVs, 888-646-6367 OHMs, or off-road vehicles). • Remove mud and seeds from clothes, pets, boots, gear, and vehicles. mndnr.gov • Stay on designated trails. mndnr.gov/state_forests/rules.html • PlayCleanGo.org