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Fond du Lac State Forest
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Rogers Lake, Gravel Pit Road, Kettle Lake, Spirit Lake Road |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located just minutes away from Lake Superior, this area offers about 37 miles of ATV trails. The western section of the trail system mainly features novice friendly trails while the eastern section has more difficult trails.
Terrain mainly consists of peat bogs, numerous lakes and conifer trees. There are no designated campsites in the forest but primitive camping is permitted. The trails are open daily except during spring thaw and deer hunting season.
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 | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
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 | Cromwell, MN | ||
| From: Duluth, MN
1) Take I-35 South to Exit 235 2) Turn right (west) on SR-210, continue 19.6 miles 3) Turn right (north) on Hwy 73, continue 1 mile 4) Turn right (east) on Hwy 122/Krogh Road, continue 2 miles 5) Turn left (north) on Hwy 120, continue 1 mile 6) Turn right (east) on State Forest Road, continue 1 mile. Staging area will be on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Fond Du Lac State Forest - Moose Lake Area Office (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 |
Fond du Lac Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/2/2012 (Thanks!)
Fond du Lac Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/28/2014 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 64,000 acres (100 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 37 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1300 to 1350 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust |  Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Cromwell Self Serve (218) 644-1114 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Cromwell Self Serve (218) 644-1114 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Big Lake Shores and The Lounge (218) 879-1819 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Big Lake Shores and The Lounge (218) 879-1819 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Spafford Park Campground (218) 879-3347 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Island Lake Campground (218) 644-3543 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Hometown Family Foods (218) 644-3666 |
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