Governor Knowles State Forest

Governor Knowles State Forest is located in Burnett and Polk Counties. The forest headquarters is located in Grantsburg. The almost 19,000 acres of forest stretch for 55 miles along the banks of the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. The St. Croix River has goog fishing for walleye, sturgeon. northern, smallmouth bass and muskie. There is also good fishing along the stream that cross the forest.There are eleven stream that have brook and brown trout. Northern and panfish are also caught along certain sections.
There are also two hiking trails located at either end of Governor Knowles State Forest. Backpacking is allowed in the forest, although a permit is needed for overnight camping. There are existing trails or you can hike on your own.

There are three campgrounds lacated in the forest. St. Croix family campground located a quarter mile east of the beautiful St. Croix River, on State Hwy. 70. There are thirty rustic campsites, some with electrical hookup. The TradeRiver Campground is located near the Trade River, six miles west of Highway 87 at 2988 Evergreen Avenue. This facility offers 40 campsites, some with electrical hook-up. The Sioux Portage Group Campground is located in the north end of the forest, this facility can accommodate up to 60 campers. Recreation and activities include biking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.

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Contact information: Property superintendent
Governor Knowles State Forest
325 State Road 70
Grantsburg, WI 54840
715-463-2898

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