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Go To Home PageThistledew ATV Trail
Alt Names Thistedew Trail, 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 Rd., Battle Lake, Lost Lake, Island Lake, George Washington State Forest ATV Trails
Last Known Status Open
Located in the scenic George Washington State Forest in northern Minnesota, this area offers about 30 miles of mostly novice friendly ATV trails that are accessible for motorized use between April 1 and November 30.  During the winter months snowmobiles are allowed on the trails.  Trails are open to ATV use only and are mainly smooth and hardpacked. The nearby Thistledew Lake Campground offers 23-sites and direct trail access.    <a href="http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/ohv/thistledew.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Detailed Trail Map.</a>
LOCATION
Nearest City Celina, MN
GPS Coordinates N 47º 49.300' W 93º 14.864'
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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 onto CR-542, continue about .7 miles
6) Veer right at fork, continue toward the staging area
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type State Recreation
QUALITY
Rating Thistledew ATV Trail    
Recommended Stay Full Day
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes MN OHV Permit
Dates Open April 1 - November 30
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit
Night Riding Unknown
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes
ATVs No Restriction
UTVs No Restriction
4x4s (registered)
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies
Bicycles
Hiking
Horseback
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Law Enforcement
FEES
Parking Fee ($0.00)
Entry Fee ($0.00)
Riding Fee ($0.00)
Camping Fee Yes
Tent: $12.00
RV: $12.00
Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00
Thistledew Lake Campground Fee
KEY SERVICES
First Aid 30+ Miles (E) Cook Community Hospital (218) 666-5945
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
Swim Area On Site Thistledew Lake
Water Body On Site Thistledew Lake
Boat Ramp On Site Thistledew Lake Boat Ramp
CONTACTS
Contact Info Minnesota DNR
(218) 999-7923
www.dnr.state.mn.us
Contact Info MN DNR OHV Permit Info
www.dnr.state.mn.us
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