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Duluth, MN. May 13, 2025 — Due to the ‘Brimson Complex’ fires (Camphouse & Jenkins Creek) on the Superior National Forest (SNF), Forest Supervisor Tom Hall has closed a portion of the Laurentian Ranger District with an Emergency Forest Order 09-09-25-05 Closure is effective as of May 13, 12:00 pm CT. The closure prohibits visitor entry at campsites, recreation sites, trails, roads and lakes.  See Forest Order Exhibit A for a list of closure areas and Exhibit B for a map of the area.  The closure may be modified or extended as conditions allow; check link for details. 

This Emergency Forest Closure Order 09-09-2025-05 applies to all listed trails, recreation sites and roads in Exhibit A within the area noted in Exhibit B Map.  The Forest Service has notified Recreation .gov reservation holders, concessionaires, and is encouraging those with reservations in the area to seek an alternate area of the Superior National Forest for similar experiences. We understand that this will impact our visitors, and communities near the restricted area. This emergency closure is necessary for the safety of our visitors, area residents and our firefighters.