Fond du Lac State Forest
| Fond du Lac State Forest | |
|---|---|
1918 Cloquet Fire | |
| Governing body | Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (70%), County, Corporate, Private (30%) |
| Website | www |
| Ecology | |
| WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes forests |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
| Disturbance | Wildfire |
The Fond du Lac State Forest is a state forest in Minnesota, United States, principally managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR). The main segment of the forest is located between the towns of Sawyer and Cromwell, in Carlton County. The boundaries of the forest overlap with those of the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation, some state forest land falls within the reservation. The Kettle Lake Wildlife Management Area (also managed by the MDNR) is located in the southern half of the main segment. A smaller segment is located adjacent to Jay Cooke State Park and the border with Wisconsin in Saint Louis County.
Overview and history
The forest is a mixture of
homesteading
.
Recreation
snowmobiling.[2]