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Thistledew ATV Trail
Monday, April 1, 2024
| Other Names | Buttonbox Lake, Crumb Lake, Valley River Forest Road, Perch Lake, Five Island Lake, Rum Lake, Thistledew Lake, Mirror Lake, Little Moose Lake, Lac La Bijou Lake, Roller Coaster Road, Battle Lake, Lost Lake, Island Lake, George Washington State Forest |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the George Washington State Forest offers about 30 miles of mostly novice friendly ATV trails that are open to offroad use from late spring through the end of November.
During the winter months snowmobiles are permitted on the trails. Trails are open to ATV use only and are mainly smooth and hard packed. Nearby Thistledew Lake Campground offers 23 sites and direct trail access.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MN OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | must not exceed distance of 20 inches |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for operators under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $17.00 RV: $17.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Thistledew Lake Campground Fee |
RATINGS
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| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Celina, MN | ||
| From: Duluth, MN
1) Take SR-53 North about 90 miles 2) Turn left (east) on SR-1, continue 20.6 miles 3) Turn left (south) at T-intersection, continue 2 miles 4) Turn right at T-intersection, continue 5.7 miles 5) Turn right on CR-542, continue about .7 miles 6) Veer right at fork, continue toward the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Minnesota DNR Parks And Trails - Grand Rapids (218) 328-8982 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Contact Info | Minnesota DNR License Bureau 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, MN 55155 (888) 665-4236 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 12,800 acres (20 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1300 to 1500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice |  Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 30+ Miles (E) | Zup's Cook (218) 666-0205 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (E) | Cook |
 Water | On Site | Thistledew Lake Campground |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (E) | Vermilion Sunsets RV Park (218) 666-2276 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (E) | Vermilion Sunsets RV Park (218) 666-2276 |
| Campground | On Site | Thistledew Lake Campground |
 Conv Store | 30+ Miles (E) | Zup's Cook (218) 666-0205 |
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