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Chengwatana State Forest OHV Trails
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Snake River, St. Croix River, Kettle River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Situated on the west side of the Saint Croix River, this area offers about 15 miles of trails open to both ATVs and motorcycles. The Snake, Kettle and Saint Croix rivers flow through this area making it a very scenic ride. Vegetation mainly consists of dense brush and marshland in a mixed hardwood forest. During the winter months the trail system is open to snowmobile use.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | MN OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round except during spring thaw & deer hunting season. Designated snowmobile trails are closed to OHV use Dec 1 - March 31. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | OHMs not to exceed distance of 20 inches, ATVs 99dB at 20 inches |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 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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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 29,041 acres (45 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 15 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 850 to 900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | Holiday Station Store (320) 629-7839 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Pump 'n' Munch (320) 629-7208 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Snake River Campground (651) 583-2125 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Pokegama Lake RV Park and Golf Course (320) 629-9996 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Pump n Munch (320) 629-7208 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Snake River Campground (651) 583-2125 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Chris Food Market (320) 629-2589 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Pine City, MN | ||
| From: St. Paul, MN
1) Take I-35 North to Exit 169 2) Turn right (east) off the exit ramp on SR-324, continue .6 miles 3) Turn left (north) on SR-361, continue .1 miles 4) Turn right on 8th Ave, continue .2 miles 5) Turn right (south) on CR-8, continue .4 miles 6) Veer left on CR-9, continue 3.6 miles 7) Turn right (east) on CR-10, continue 8.4 miles to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Chengwatana State Forest (218) 485-5410 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 aohfmnwebmaster@activenetwork.com www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
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