* Location: Northeastern Minnesota
* Area: 3.9 million acres
* Established: 1909
* Description: The Superior National Forest is the largest national forest in the Midwest. It is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, wolves, bears, and bald eagles. The forest is also popular for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.
2. Chippewa National Forest
* Location: North-central Minnesota
* Area: 1.6 million acres
* Established: 1908
* Description: The Chippewa National Forest is home to a variety of forests, including pine, aspen, and birch. The forest is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, and wolves. The forest is popular for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.
3. Minnesota State Forests
* Location: Throughout Minnesota
* Area: 5.3 million acres
* Established: Various dates
* Description: The Minnesota state forests are a system of forests managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The state forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, and wolves. The state forests are popular for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.
4. County Forests
* Location: Throughout Minnesota
* Area: 2.6 million acres
* Established: Various dates
* Description: The county forests are a system of forests managed by the counties of Minnesota. The county forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, and wolves. The county forests are popular for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.
5. Private Forests
* Location: Throughout Minnesota
* Area: 10 million acres
* Established: Various dates
* Description: The private forests are a system of forests owned by private individuals and organizations. The private forests are home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, bears, and wolves. The private forests are popular for hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting.