West Hanson Lake Road (FR 3491) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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West Hanson Lake Road (FR 3491) in MN

Road corridorChippewa NF, Deer River Ranger District

11 mi from Coleraine

Maps 1,365 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0.2–0.5 and 2–2.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Chippewa National Forest ↗

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Road Access

Rough
  • All 3.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off.
  • Middle Hanson Lake lies 0.2 mi off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

Rules

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

Climate averages

October normals 34–53°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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