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On July 1, 2011, a severe storm ripped through ! ! J " e \ k DNR Gate r Trout Brook o ! o the St. Croix State Forest and the nearby state Grace r !J B t Lake 0348 park. Winds estimated between 80 and 100 ou Ownership and Tr miles per hour uprooted and snapped 97,000 Management [" ! ! acres of trees in the St. Croix River Valley. J Tamarack Forest Road DNR land managers harvested downed trees m" Wildlife Management [" Tamarack 0232 and are working to promote new growth to Area (WMA) m" Lake Benjamin M m" a Areas with Limitations " !" l reestablish a healthy, vigorous forest of pine, Lake õ l 0247E a 0247 r d hardwoods, and aspen. Conifers were planted State Forest Land Gandy Dancer Forest Rd L

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The data and related graphics are not legal ! J Lake ! © 2017 State of Minnesota, õ" 0 0.5 1 2 Kilometers documents, and are protected by copyright. Alma Department of Natural Resources CLASSIFICATION: LIMITED RESPECT PRIVATE PROPERTY All trail networks on state lands have a The St. Croix State Forest contains private classification regarding motor vehicles. The land within its boundaries, so know where ST. CROIX St. Croix State Forest is classified as “limited,” you are. Hunting on private land within a which means OHVs are allowed only on state forest and crossing private land to signed and mapped routes that are open for a access public land is subject to state trespass specific OHV use (e.g., ATVs, OHMs, or laws. Watch for posted “No Trespassing” off-road vehicles). and “No Hunting” signs and stay off private property.

USING MOTOR VEHICLES WHEN You must have permission before entering MAP AND GUIDE HUNTING AND TRAPPING private land, even to cross it to access The limited classification allows some public land. exceptions for big game hunters and trappers Trespassing is a misdemeanor. If convicted, during hunting and trapping seasons. For you could lose your license to hunt. All example, you can use Class 1 ATVs to hunt big conservation and peace officers enforce game or transport temporary hunting stands trespass laws. between October and December, retrieve CAMPING lower reaches along the St. Croix State Forest big game in September, trap during open No reservations required. Fees collected on contain some rapids. The St. Croix River season for protected furbearers, and trap for WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT site. First-come, first-served. is also nationally designated as a “National minnows under certain conditions. AREAS Scenic Riverway.” See the Minnesota Hunting and Trapping Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) provide mndnr.gov/watertrails BOULDER CAMPGROUND AND Regulations Handbook: habitat for deer, bear, small game, forest DAY-USE AREA mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting upland birds, and waterfowl. WMAs are This campground has 22 secluded, SNOWMOBILE TRAILS established to protect lands and waters drive-in campsites, one handicap-accessible Several miles of scenic, flat that have high potential for wildlife, public campsite, picnic tables, drinking water, and hilly snowmobile trails HUNTING hunting, trapping, and fishing. Hunting and three vault toilets, and access to Rock Lake pass through the St. Croix The St. Croix State Forest provides plenty of trapping are allowed with the proper license

for swimming, fishing, and water access. State Forest, including the game for hunting. In the appropriate season, and during the proper season.

licensed hunters can hunt for deer, grouse, Matthew Lourey and Gandy MAP FOREST STATE

Dancer state trails, which and other game on state forest land and McGOWAN WMA CROIX ST. TAMARACK HORSE CAMPGROUND nearby wildlife management areas. connect to St. Croix State With 123 acres surrounding all of Kenney AND DAY-USE AREA mndnr.gov/hunting With 56 campsites designed for horseback Park and the Nemadji Lake and most of McGowan Lake, this WMA riders, this campground also provides manure State Forest. Some trails provides opportunities to hunt waterfowl, bunkers and a day-use rider parking lot. are plowed during the FIREARMS AND BOWS along with deer, small game, grouse, and Adjacent to more than 20 miles of hilly horse winter for logging activities During open hunting season licensed hunters wild turkeys. and others are groomed may carry an uncased and loaded firearm trails and the Matthew Lourey State Trail, WMA maps: mndnr.gov/maps/compass.html there are six vault toilets, drinking water, a during the winter. Trails are or strung bow to hunt, except in or within WMA information: mndnr.gov/wmas picnic shelter, and picnic tables. marked with orange signs. 200 feet of any forest recreation area (campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, parking FOR MORE INFORMATION GENERAL STATE FOREST RULES • Snowmobile trail maps: mndnr.gov/ Minnesota Department of Natural Resources lots, interpretive sites, and trailheads). Whether you are camping, hunting, riding, geocaching, skiing, or gathering berries, take care to NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAMPSITES snowmobiling/interactive_map NEARBY RECREATION [email protected] leave the forest in good condition. Boaters on the St. Croix River can access • Snowmobiles must have current Installing permanent deer stands and cutting ST. CROIX STATE PARK 651-296-6157 • Forest lands are open at all times unless otherwise posted. Forest day-use areas are open primitive shoreline campsites at mile markers registration. shooting lanes are not allowed. Located just to the south of the St. Croix 888-646-6367 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m., only registered campers may enter 119.3 and 125.5. Vault toilets are nearby—bring mndnr.gov/regulations/snowmobile mndnr.gov/regulations/hunting State Forest, the St. Croix State Park offers TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) or remain in a campground. toilet paper. No drinking water. The Lower trails, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and cabin 651-296-5484 lodging. Additional park highlights include 800-657-3929 • Campsites have limited amenities and are first-come, first-served. Dispersed camping is also Tamarack Landing is located at mile 119.8. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE TRAILS FISHING AND TRAPPING Operated by the National Park Service. CCC-constructed buildings, a fire tower, and allowed at least 1 mile outside of designated campgrounds on state forest land for no fee. Several miles of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails There are no special provisions or restrictions the Kettle River, which is a State Wild and nps.gov/sacn EMERGENCY SERVICE - DIAL 911 • Summer camping is limited to 14 days. Between the second Sunday in September and the in the St. Croix State Forest wind through on fishing or trapping within state forests. Scenic River. first Saturday in May, camping is limited to 21 days. aspen, oaks and maples. All trails are marked You must have the proper license and abide and range from easy to more difficult. by the same rules and seasons as anywhere Minnesota State Parks vehicle PINE COUNTY SHERIFF • Pack out what you pack in. Remove all personal property. Do not burn litter or garbage. TRAILS permit required. HORSE TRAILS else in Minnesota. 320-629-8380 Highway-licensed vehicles may operate on mndnr.gov/state_parks/st_croix • Don’t leave equipment unattended for more than 24 hours. Twenty miles of horse trails along the signed forest roads. Visit mndnr.gov/fishing for up-to-date Tamarack River and Tamarack Horse Camp NEAREST HOSPITAL SERVICES • Erecting permanent buildings of any kind is prohibited. Forest roads are opento off-highway vehicles regulations. offer experienced riders mostly single-track Community Memorial Hospital • Use firewood approved by the DNR or dead fuelwood collected on-site. Kiln-dried, (OHVs) unless posted closed. trails, some challenging steep hills, a water 512 Skyline Boulevard unstained, unpainted dimensional lumber free from metal or other foreign objects is also crossing over the Tamarack River, and lots Visit mndnr.gov/ohv for up-to-date rules, Cloquet, MN 55720 permitted. It is illegal to bring in any other firewood. These rules are to prevent accidentally of bridges. Minnesota Horse Trail Passes maps, and trail and road closures. 218-879-4641 introducing harmful pests such as emerald ash borers. are required. mndnr.gov/firewood mndnr.gov/horseback_riding/horsepass GANDY DANCER TRAIL The Minnesota DNR prohibits discrimination in its programs and services • Keep campfires no larger than 3 feet wide and 3 feet high. Attend the fire at all times. This 30-mile OHV trail follows an abandoned based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, public assistance Completely extinguish fires before leaving the area. It should be cold to the touch. status, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons with disabilities may MATTHEW LOUREY STATE TRAIL railroad grade and connects to OHV trails in request reasonable modifications to access or participate in DNR programs • Bury human waste (if vault toilets are not available) and animal parts at least 150 feet from a the Nemadji State Forest and Wisconsin. and services by contacting the DNR ADA Title II Coordinator at Hikers, horseback riders, and mountain ALWAYS STAY ON SIGNED TRAILS [email protected] or 651-296-6157. Discrimination inquiries should be water body and away from areas where it could cause a nuisance or hazard to public health. bikers can enjoy 80 miles of gravel and Visit mndnr.gov/ohv for up-to-date rules, Whether you’re riding or walking, tread lightly on the land. Be courteous to sent to Minnesota DNR, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155-4049; others, respect private property, and obey the law. or Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of the Interior, • Collecting berries, mushrooms, or dead fuelwood for personal use while in the forest is natural-surface trail that links with the maps, and trail and road closures. 1849 C. Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240. okay. However collecting large amounts of these items to take home for personal use or St. Croix State Park with the St. Croix, Chengwatana, and Nemadji state forests. © 2017, State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources sale requires a permit. Get permits from your local DNR forestry office. KNOW YOUR VEHICLE AREAS WITH LIMITATIONS mndnr.gov/areas/forestry mndnr.gov/state_trails/matthew_lourey Always make sure you are riding on the These areas are designated to protect unique natural resources and provide • Hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking are allowed on all trails except groomed appropriate trail, that is designated and other non-motorized recreation opportunities. Motorized vehicles may not Printed on Minnesota made paper containing a minimum of ski trails. ST. CROIX RIVER STATE WATER TRAIL signed for your vehicle. operate within “Areas of Limitations” for any reason. 10 percent post-consumer waste. • This is a partial list of rules. For more information, visit the website listed below. Beginning in Upper St. Croix Lake in Douglas OHVs must be registered in Minnesota or County, Wisconsin, the St. Croix River have a trail pass. LEAVE TROUBLE BEHIND FORESTRY flows 164 miles to its confluence with the Help prevent the spread of invasive plants and animals. Mississippi River near Prescott, Wisconsin. mndnr.gov/licenses/ohv 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155 • Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. 888-646-6367 Banks are heavily wooded, and several islands mndnr.gov appear depending on the water level. The • Remove mud and seeds from clothes, pets, boots, gear, and vehicles. mndnr.gov/state_forests/rules.html • Stay on designated trails. • PlayCleanGo.org