Kabetogama State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
3,968 acres9.5 mi of trail
David Dill Arrowhead TrailKab-Ash TrailTone Dawg TrailArrowhead Snowmobile Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Kabetogama Ranger Station District · Photo: Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Kabetogama Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Kabetogama Township
The biggest trail networks: Kabetogama State Forest (9.5 mi), Voyageurs National Park (4.6 mi). 30% of Kabetogama Township’s land is conserved, about 3,375 acres. 3,157 acres are parks and preserves, 30,069 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
30%
3,375 acres · of 17.4 sq mi of land
Trails
24 mi
1.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,157 ac
30,069 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
33%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
4 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Kabetogama State Forest, with 9.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Voyageurs National Park
Managed by National Park Service
14,990 acres4.6 mi of trail
Echo Bay Hiking TrailKab-Ash Trail
Dogs usually limited
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
Superior National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
40 acres0.3 mi of trail
Kab-Ash Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
3,375 conserved acres
30% of Kabetogama Township’s land. Water is left out: Kabetogama Township has 17.4 square miles of land and 18.4 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Kabetogama Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
National Park Service3,136 ac
State natural resources225 ac
U.S. Forest Service40 ac
National Park · 3,136 acState Resource Management Area · 225 acNational Forest · 40 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voyageurs National Park National Park | National Park Service | 3,136 | Open |
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 225 | Open |
| Superior National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 40 | Open |
Things to do
20 places to go in Kabetogama Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Kabetogama Township
Kabetogama Lake (N) Public Water Access SiteIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsKabetogama Visitor Center Public Water Access SiteIn Kabetogama State Forest
DirectionsWooden Frog Public Water Access SiteIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsPlus 1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Kabetogama Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Kabetogama Township
Kabetogama Lake Vis - Day Use AreaIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsMartin Island - Day Use AreaIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsMoxie Island - Day Use AreaIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Kabetogama Township
C. Vic LinstenIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsCutover Island SouthIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsEcho IslandIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsFox FarmIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsGrassy Islands South K9In Voyageurs National Park · United States National Park Service
DirectionsKabetogama Campground
DirectionsMoxie IslandIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsSphunge Island EastIn Voyageurs National Park
Directions3 more campgrounds
Sphunge Island WestIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsSugarbush IslandIn Voyageurs National Park
DirectionsWood Duck Island K36In Voyageurs National Park · United States National Park Service
DirectionsPlus 1 campground without a name on the map.
Trails & water
8 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 6.3 mi
David Dill Arrowhead Trail4.6 mi
Tone Dawg Trail4.4 mi
Kab-Ash Trail3.8 mi
Echo Bay Hiking Trail2.3 mi
Mad Trapper Trail2.0 mi
3K Trail1.6 mi
Arrowhead Snowmobile Trail0.5 mi
Ray Access Spur0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Kabetogama Ranger Station DistrictDistrict · listed 1993
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Kabetogama Township
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.7 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 23 | 37 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 67 | 51 | 35 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
February is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Kabetogama Township →
Questions about parks and trails in Kabetogama Township
Where can I hike in Kabetogama Township?
The longest trail networks: Kabetogama State Forest, 9.5 miles; Voyageurs National Park, 4.6 miles; Superior National Forest, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Kabetogama Township’s trails?
Kabetogama State Forest and Voyageurs National Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Kabetogama Township?
185,491 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Kabetogama Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 6,188 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Kabetogama Township neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →