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. Choose from nine canoe routes, ranging from a personal look at the mighty Mississippi River and the unpredictable Leech Lake to the slow moving Shingobee River and other small creeks. Although these routes are not wilderness trips, paddlers often catch glimpses of bald eagles, loons and ospreys. Birding and Eagle Viewing - From the majestic bald eagle to the sweet sounding wren, over 230 species of birds are found in the Chippewa National Forest. The greatest variety of birds can be found between the forest and open areas.