Few parks or trails are on the map in Carson Township
9% of Carson Township’s land is conserved, about 1,021 acres. 10 acres are parks and preserves, 93 per 1,000 residents. 4% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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1,021 conserved acres
9% of Carson Township’s land. Who manages Carson Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 947 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Hills State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 74 | Open |
2 places to go in Carson Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 lakes & rivers
August is the best month for walking in Carson 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) | 9.7 | 10.7 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.3 | 14.9 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 10.0 | 9.4 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 42 | 53 | 65 | 75 | 84 | 87 | 86 | 80 | 68 | 53 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 2.8 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 2.7 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.8 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Carson Township →
Carson Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Loudon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sefton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ramsey Township | 4% | under 0.1 | 527 | 2% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Carson Township
Is there public land near Carson Township?
1,899 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Carson Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 10 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Carson Township neighbors.
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 →