Lake Isabella State Forest
The Lake Isabella State Forest is a state forest located in Lake County, Minnesota. The forest is located completely within the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, and is thus subject to the management of the United States Forest Service. At 638 acres (258 ha), it one of the smallest forests in the Minnesota state system.
| Lake Isabella State Forest | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Crystal Bay Township / Stony River Township, Lake County, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°48′35″N 91°17′10″W=[1] |
| Elevation | 1,552 feet (473 m) |
| Area | 638 acres (258 ha) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Governing body | United States Forest Service |
| Website | www |
| Ecology | |
| WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes Forests |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
Hiking, canoeing, and kayaking are popular outdoor recreational activities in the forest. Although there are no campsites within the forest itself, dispersed camping is possible in the neighboring Superior National Forest.[2]
See also
References
- "Isabella Lake State Forest". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Lake Isabella State Forest". Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2010-10-10. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
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