Tippecanoe River State Park
Managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources
2,037 acres12 mi of trail
Sand Ridge Trail (#1)Trail 5
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Tepicon Hall · Photo: Nyttend · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Franklin Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Franklin Township
The biggest trail networks: Tippecanoe River State Park (12 mi), Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area (9.2 mi). 29% of Franklin Township’s land is conserved, about 6,826 acres. 2,045 acres are parks and preserves, 3,039 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
29%
6,826 acres · of 36.4 sq mi of land
Trails
22 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,045 ac
3,039 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
29%
of residents within ½ mile
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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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 Tippecanoe River State Park, with 12 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area
Managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources
4,860 acres9.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
6,826 conserved acres
29% of Franklin Township’s land. Who manages Franklin Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife4,810 ac
State parks2,017 ac
State Conservation Area · 5,076 acState Park · 1,751 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winamac Fish And Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 4,810 | Restricted |
| Tippecanoe River State Park State Park | State parks | 1,751 | Open |
| Sandhill Nature Preserve State Conservation Area | State parks | 266 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Franklin Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Franklin Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Franklin Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Franklin Township
1 campground without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.9 mi
Sand Ridge Trail (#1)1.6 mi
Trail 50.5 mi
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Tepicon HallBuilding · listed 1992
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Franklin Township: April and September
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) | 9.5 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.5 | 15.1 | 14.9 | 13.8 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 9.2 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 37 | 48 | 61 | 72 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 77 | 64 | 49 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
February is the driest month (2.2 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Franklin Township →
Next door
Franklin Township and its neighbors
Franklin Township has the most mapped trails of the 3 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tippecanoe Township | 5% | 0.2 | 858 | 32% | B |
| Monroe Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 17 | 62% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Franklin Township
Where can I hike in Franklin Township?
The longest trail networks: Tippecanoe River State Park, 12 miles; Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area, 9.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Franklin Township’s trails?
Tippecanoe River State Park and Winamac Fish and Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Franklin Township?
3,329 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Franklin Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,045 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Franklin 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 →