Some are open all year. Campground facilities vary from modern, sporting flush toilets and showers to the more rustic, without any modern conveniences. Refer to the Chippewa National Forest Campground Guide provided by the U.S. National Forest Campground Guide . Reservations are recommended and can be made 14 days in advance for a small fee. Many campgrounds are universally accessible, allowing the disabled visitor to enjoy a camping holiday in the forest.
Trout Lake is popular for splake, bass, trout, northern pike and panfish.
In the Cut Foot Sioux Area, you will find bass, bluegill and trout easy to catch. Hiking - There is no better way to see the Chippewa National Forest than by taking to its over 106 miles of trails. The Shingobee and Suomi Hills Recreation areas offer exceptional scenic beauty for the hiker. Wildflowers abound in the understory and demand close inspection. Observing wildlife is best at sunrise or around sunset.