Rat Root River (FR 614) in MN -- Camping Rules & Access

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Rat Root River (FR 614) in MN

Road corridorSuperior NF, Lacroix Ranger District

29 mi from International Falls

Maps 1,381 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.2, 1.8–2 and 4–5.9 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Superior National Forest ↗

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

Moderate
  • All 10 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.8 miles off.
  • Open country, with nothing named rising within 30 miles.
  • Rat Root River runs 0.8 mi off.

Rules

  • If your idea of camping is literally off the beaten trail, most of the Superior National Forest outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is open for dispersed tent camping with no permits or reservations needed.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–51°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.