Finland State Forest
The Finland State Forest is a state forest located near the unincorporated community of Finland in Lake and Cook counties, Minnesota. Of the over, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages a third of the land. The federal United States Forest Service manages roughly a quarter of the total forest acreage, as its boundary overlaps in part with that of Superior National Forest. The remainder is split between Cook and Lake County agencies, and private landowners.
Outdoor recreation opportunities in the forest include camping and hiking throughout the forest, canoeing, kayaking, and boating on the numerous lakes. Cold-water streams and lakes make trout fishing a popular activity. A large amount of the camping traffic is due to the forest's location from the popular Tettegouche State Park. Additionally, trails located throughout the forest accommodate a wide variety of activities. These include designated for mountain biking, for Class I All-terrain vehicle use, for off-highway motorcycling, the Moose Walk Snowmobile Trail, as well as cross-country skiing.
