Orange Lake Road (FR 2153) in MN

Road corridorChippewa NF, Deer River Ranger District

15 mi from Cohasset

Maps 1,334 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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Moderate

All 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger-car comfort, gravel the whole way.
Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Known camping along this road between mile 2.9 and mile 6.2: 2 spots designated by the land manager.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Alex Lake lies 0.2 mi off.
Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

In addition, most of the Chippewa National Forest is open for backcountry or primitive camping. Primitive camping is open year-round!
Camping rules

October normals 34–52°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Orange Lake Road (FR 2153) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access