Chengwatana State Forest

254 reviews

Chengwatana State Forest Introduce

Nestled in the heart of Pine City, Minnesota, Chengwatana State Forest is a must-visit destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. This expansive park offers a wide range of activities and amenities, making it an ideal spot for camping, RV stays, and outdoor adventures.

The forest is renowned for its diverse environment, featuring lush woodlands, scenic trails, and well-maintained facilities. Whether you're looking to hike through serene landscapes, ride ATVs on thrilling trails, or practice your shooting skills at the dedicated range, Chengwatana State Forest has something for everyone.

Key features of Chengwatana State Forest include:

Extensive hiking and hunting trails that offer a true wilderness experience.
Designated ATV trails for adrenaline-pumping rides through the forest.
A shooting range with two shooter benches, perfect for honing your marksmanship.
Ample space for camping and RV parking, providing a comfortable base for your outdoor adventures.

Visitors have consistently praised Chengwatana State Forest for its beauty and the variety of activities it offers. One reviewer highlighted the fun they had backpacking, ATV riding, and shooting guns, while another appreciated the park's scenic trails and the presence of shooter benches in the pit. However, some noted that the hunter and hiking trails could benefit from more frequent clearing to enhance the experience.

Plan your visit to Chengwatana State Forest today and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and exciting activities this park has to offer. Whether you're a seasoned camper, an ATV enthusiast, or a shooting sports fan, you're sure to find something to love in this picturesque Minnesota forest.

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4.0

254 reviews

Ry Hunt

Mar 09, 2025

Lots of fun backpacking atv'ing and shooting guns!

Gary Larson

Aug 11, 2020

Beautiful park. Hunter/hiking trails could use to be cleared at least once a year. Love that there are 2 shooter benches in the pit.

ben short

Jan 20, 2025

Some cool trails to ride looks like fun camping as well.

Andrea Goldbaum

Aug 08, 2022

Mixed feelings about this one. Saw grass everywhere - YOU WILL NEED PANTS AND SOCKS. Biting gnats, saddle flys, and the Minnesota state bird (mosquito). Flys and gnats weren’t too bad but it’s been a drought this year. Also of course poison ivy that snuck up on us by the snake River. There is a shooting range so you may be treated to the sounds of gunfire in the distance at any time. Some folks camping along the river by us played horrible pop music loud enough for us to hear clearly from over 100 yards distance until after 10:30 pm. All that said we saw white tail deer, River muscles, signal crayfish, leopard frogs, toads, grass snakes, bald eagles, and unidentified owl. It’s a state forest so you get what you get. We had fun and it’s nice that it’s only 1.25 hours from Minneapolis.

Paula Spafford

Sep 02, 2024

Always a friendly atmosphere. The DNR guy (Paul) is very helpful and checks in a couple of times throughout your, to be sure you're doing good.