Land o' Lakes State Forest
| Land o' Lakes State Forest | |
|---|---|
Western Great Lakes Forests | |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
| Disturbance | Wildfire |
| Dominant tree species | Populus tremuloides, Betula papyrifera |
The Land o' Lakes State Forest is a state forest located primarily in Cass County, Minnesota, with portions extending into adjacent Aitkin and Crow Wing counties. The forest has small shared borders with the Chippewa National Forest to the north, and the Hill River State Forest to east. Over half of the forest's land is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources; the remaining land is managed by Cass County or is privately held.
History and overview
The land of the forest was originally covered in
coniferous lowland
species are scattered through the forest.
Recreation
Popular
swimming are available on the 1,590 acres (6.4 km2) Washburn Lake,[2] and other smaller lakes accessible from the forest. The main campsite of the forest was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the forest's establishment in 1933. Trails are designated for hiking, with 14 miles (23 km) specifically designated for cross-country skiing in the wintertime, and 26.9 miles (43.3 km) designated for Class I and II all-terrain vehicle use.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Land o' Lakes State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Washburn". Lake Finder. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2009-08-17. Retrieved 2010-10-18.
- ^ "Land O'Lakes State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010-10-17. Retrieved 2010-10-18.