Lost River State Forest

The Lost River State Forest is a state forest located in Roseau County, Minnesota, United States. The forest borders the Canadian province of Manitoba to the north, and parcels belonging to the Red Lake Indian Reservation are within the forest's boundaries. The forest is managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Lost River State Forest
Geography
Location	Roseau County, Minnesota, United States
Coordinates	48°59′00″N 95°39′00″W[1]
Elevation	1,060 feet (320 m)
Area	54,915 acres (22,223 ha)
Administration
Established	1963
Governing body	Minnesota DNR
Website	www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_forests/sft00057/index.html
Ecology
WWF Classification	Western Great Lakes Forests
EPA Classification	Northern Lakes and Forests

The forest is known for its excellent birdwatching. Avian species within the forest include the great grey owl, spruce grouse, snowy owl, northern hawk owl, and northern saw-whet owl, whip-poor-will, American three-toed woodpecker, black-backed woodpecker; yellow-bellied flycatcher, common raven, boreal chickadee, and magnolia warbler. Outdoor recreation opportunities in the forest include dispersed camping, hunting and trails are designated for hiking and snowmobiling.^[2]

See also

• List of Minnesota state forests

External links

• Lost River State Forest - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR)