| George Washington State Forest | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Itasca, Koochiching and Saint Louis counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Coordinates | 47°24′43″N 93°06′53″W / 47.4119°N 93.1146°W |
| Elevation | 1,401 feet (427 m) |
| Area | 320,534 acres (129,716 ha) |
| Administration | |
| Established | 1931 |
| Governing body | Minnesota DNR, Itasca County, private |
| Website | www |
| Ecology | |
| WWF Classification | Western Great Lakes Forests |
| EPA Classification | Northern Lakes and Forests |
| Disturbance | Wildfire |
The George Washington State Forest is a state forest located in Itasca, Koochiching, and Saint Louis counties, Minnesota. The forest was established and named after George Washington in 1931, the first President of the United States, to commemorate the bicentennial of his birth. The forest borders the Chippewa National Forest and completely environs the Scenic State Park to the west, and borders the Sturgeon River State Forest and McCarthy Beach State Park to the east. The Taconite State Trail passes through the forest.