Northwest Angle State Forest

Northwest Angle State Forest is a 144,000 acre (58,000 hectare) woodland consisting of tamarack, spruce, pine, cedar, and birch trees in a largely undeveloped landscape. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources manages this terrain to maintain its natural condition.

The forest was officially established as a state forest in 1935 to protect the region's natural resources. It later developed as a junction point connecting trade and exploration routes between the United States and Canadian provinces.

The forest holds significance for local communities where hunting and fishing traditions continue as part of everyday life and regional identity. These activities shape how people interact with the landscape today.

Access to this forest requires travel through Canadian territory to reach its borders. Visitors can engage in hiking, hunting, fishing, birdwatching, and winter snowmobiling once they arrive.

This forest occupies the northernmost point of the contiguous United States, making it a geographically rare location. Its remote position attracts those curious about reaching the far edges of the continental territory.

Location: Lake of the Woods County

Website: http://dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00036

GPS coordinates: 49.31110,-94.94130

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:05