Keeley Creek Natural Area is a natural area that is protected by the United States Department of Agriculture, specifically through the branch of the Forest Service. It was established in 1942 and consists of 640 acres (2.6 km2) of land. It is located in Stony River Township, in Lake County, Minnesota and is part of the Superior National Forest.
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