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Big Fork State Forest

Coordinates: 47°28′30″N 93°33′47″W / 47.475°N 93.5631°W / 47.475; -93.5631
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Big Fork State Forest
Map showing the location of Big Fork State Forest
Map showing the location of Big Fork State Forest
Geography
LocationKoochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates47°28′30″N 93°33′47″W / 47.475°N 93.5631°W / 47.475; -93.5631
Area127,929 acres (51,771 ha)
Administration
Established1963
Governing bodyMinnesota Department of Natural Resources,
Websitewww.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00006/index.html
Ecology
WWF ClassificationWestern Great Lakes Forests
EPA ClassificationNorthern Lakes and Forests

The Big Fork State Forest is a state forest located in Koochiching and Itasca counties, Minnesota. It is primarily managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The landscape has many moraines, lakes, and wetlands. The "Lost 40" and the largest red pine in the state of Minnesota are located within the forest.

Outdoor recreation activities include hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing on provided trails, as well as backcountry camping, swimming, fishing.[1] There is boat, canoe, and kayak access to the Big Fork River which runs through a portion of the forest, with Class I, III, IV, and V rapids located downstream.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ "Big Fork State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. September 3, 2010. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
  2. ^ "Big Fork River". Water Trails. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010. Archived from the original on August 21, 2010. Retrieved September 3, 2010.
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