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CC Andrews State Forest
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | General CC Andrews State Forest, Willow River Trails, Dago Lake, Sturgeon Lake, Rush Lake, Passenger Lake, Willow River Campground, Kettle River, Moosehorn River |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers about 24 miles of marked and fairly easy trails that wind through a hardwood forest. Most of the trails are sandy and wide, making it a good place to take a beginner. The trails can get dusty during dry weather, so a good time to ride this place is after a rain. There are two separate day use areas that offer parking with trail access along with picnic tables and boat ramps.
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 | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 7,680 acres (12 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 24 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1000 to 1050 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| 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 | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Willow River Mercantile (218) 372-3137 |
| Diesel | Willow River, MN | |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Timberline RV Park (218) 372-3272 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Timberline RV Park (218) 372-3272 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Willow River Campground |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Willow River Mercantile (218) 372-3137 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $17.00 RV: $17.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Willow River Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Willow River, MN | ||
| From: St. Paul, MN
1) Take I-35 North to Exit 205 2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp on CR-43, continue .6 miles 3) Turn right (north) at T-intersection on CR-61, continue 2 miles 4) Turn right (east) on Dago Lake Road, continue 1.5 miles 5) Staging area is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | C.C. Andrews 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 info.dnr@state.mn.us www.dnr.state.mn.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
CC Andrews State Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/9/2016 (Thanks!)
CC Andrews State Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/9/2016 (Thanks!)
CC Andrews State Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/13/2011 (Thanks!)
CC Andrews State Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/9/2016 (Thanks!)
CC Andrews State Forest Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 3/29/2013 (Thanks!)
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