Recreation area

Superior National Forest Scenic Byway

Superior National Forest · Minnesota — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Superior National Forest Scenic Byway, designated as Forest Highway 11, runs from the taconite town of Silver Bay to the logging town of Aurora.  There are long stretches of unbroken forest along this 54 mile road, giving the driver a good sense of being away from it all.  Several trails and campgrounds are on or near the route for perfect resting areas. For a brochure describing the Byway in detail, click here.  Check out the interactive mapping application showcasing the 96 waysides located along the North Shore Scenic Drive (MN Highway 61) between Duluth and Grand Portage along the North Shore of Lake Superior.   To visit the national Scenic Byways webpage for more information, click here.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.