Blackduck State Forest Explained

Blackduck State Forest
Coordinates:47.6422°N -94.3396°W
Map:Minnesota
County:Beltrami and Itasca counties
Region:Minnesota
Country:United States
Area:125529acres
Established:1935
Authority:Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Counties
Website:http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00008/index.html
Classification Wwf:Western Great Lakes forests
Classification Epa:Northern Lakes and Forests

The Blackduck State Forest is a state forest near the town of Blackduck, located in Beltrami and Itasca counties in Minnesota. It is adjacent to the Buena Vista State Forest and the federally managed Chippewa National Forest. It is managed primarily by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the counties.

The landscape is hilly and mixed soils are a result of the area's glacial history. Aspen and northern hardwoods dominate the upland sites, and black spruce, tamarack, and northern white cedar cover lowland sites.

Outdoor recreation opportunities include cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and hiking trails. Hunting and picnicking sites are located through the forest, and there is boating access to the Chippewa Forest's waters.[1]

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  1. Web site: Blackduck State Forest . . 2010-09-03 . 2010-09-03.