The area continues to have an on-going travel advisory due to area blow downs (see release June 23), inconsistent water flow in streams and rivers, as well as connected bodies of water. Please be aware of swift, cold water and stay within your skill level and capabilities of those in your party. See below for the travel advisory. Closure Daily Update Log:
- June 24 – Forest Emergency Order effective 12:01 a.m., at the time of release, the SNF had 23 roads, 1 wilderness point of entry and no recreation sites closed in Exhibit A.
- June 25 –At the time of release, the SNF had 25 roads, 2 wilderness points of entry and no recreation sites. The SNF added 3 roads, opened 1 road and added an entry point.
- June 26 –At the time of release, the SNF had 28 roads, 2 wilderness points of entry and no recreation sites.
- June 27 – At the time of the release, the SNF had 25 roads, 2 wilderness points of entry and no recreation sites.
Forest Order Exhibits - The June Storm Restrictions Order Exhibits A & B have been updated. Exhibit C is no longer in use.
Public Notice of Updates - Please be reminded this is an on-going weather event and Forest Order Exhibits will be updated periodically and public notice will be made as updates are posted. (see links for all related forest closure order information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/notices/?cid=FSEPRD1182857).
Travel Advisory - Visitors are encouraged to use extreme caution on canoe routes throughout the BWCAW and across the SNF. River and stream flows are fast moving with swift water and continue to rise in some locations; portages may be affected with flooding or more difficult to find. Stay within your skill levels and remain safe and flexible. If conditions exceed your group’s abilities, turn around and exit the area. Also, remember to always wear your life jacket! https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/floods
Photos - See link below for our '2024 June Storm' Flickr Album - please give photo credit to: USDA Forest Service, Superior National Forest, unless otherwise noted in file name.
On-going SNF alerts and closures - can be viewed on this web page with an interactive map: Superior National Forest - Alerts & Closures (usda.gov)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Question: Are most BWCAW entry points closed within the Superior National Forest? Answer: No. Superior NF staff and managers continue to work hard to balance public safety concerns with allowing the national forest to remain open. However, certain entry points were or are currently closed for public safety until repairs can be complete with the Forest Closure order.
Most entry points for the BWCAW are open. Please see Exhibit A for any specific entry point closures. Flooding and storm impacts are lessening, and staff are making good progress with infrastructure repairs.
Question: Was the Superior National Forest completely closed for a period of time earlier this week?
Answer: No. The Emergency Closure Order only affected specific areas of the SNF, see release on forest order page for initial release June 24. https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/superior/notices/?cid=FSEPRD1182857
Question: How do we know if the BWCAW entry point we have planned is open?
Answer: SNF staff are monitoring BWCAW entry points. When an entry point is affected by the storm, permittees impacted are contacted directly by Recreation.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your permit issue location or the Ranger Station closest to your entry point and check the Alert banner on the BWCAW Permit on Recreation.gov for the latest information.
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