Spruce (FR 181) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Spruce (FR 181) in MN

Road corridorSuperior NF, Kawishiwi Ranger District

9.8 mi from Ely

Maps 1,446 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Superior National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · No more than 30 consecutive days
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Road Access

Rough
  • 2.3 of this road’s 4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.2 miles of dirt.
  • Near Little Gabbro Lake BWCA Entry Point.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.

Rules

  • You may not camp for a period longer than 14 consecutive days at a single location, or longer than 30 consecutive days anywhere on National Forest lands.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–50°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.