Fire Restrictions & Temporary BWCAW Entry Point Closures July 2026

Fire Restrictions & Temporary BWCAW Entry Point Closures July 2026

Updated: 7/13/2026

Superior National Forest has issued an Expanded BWCAW Closure Order to protect the health and safety of visitors and firefighters due to the wildfires. Forest-wide fire restrictions are also in effect.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective July 12, 2026 due to extreme heat and dry conditions. Red Flag Heat and Fire Alert (limits on campfires and reminder to drink water).

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Lutsen, Tofte & Schroeder MN

Welcome to Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder, where most journeys into Cook County begin. There’s something breathtaking about these communities. For visitors coming from the south, this is the gateway into Cook County, and it shows. The landscape is rugged. The trees are massive. The lake is always in the backdrop. Here, you’ll find welcoming communities, kind, helpful people and incredible local businesses. Stay a while to hike, bike, downhill ski and snowboard, cross country ski, snowshoe, snowmobile, fish, swim, and enjoy chatting with the locals. Use the tool below to find amazing things to do in Lutsen, Tofte and Schroeder, MN.

Dining outdoor and wine glasses along Lake Superior

Restaurants

Your first opportunity to try local cuisine. Restaurants in Lutsen, Tofte and Shroeder truly run the gamut, encompassing mountainside eateries, lakeside grills, small local cafes and bakeries and large resort-style dining rooms.