37% of Otter Lake’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 37% of Otter Lake’s land is conserved, about 187 acres. 193 acres are parks and preserves, 510 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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187 conserved acres
37% of Otter Lake’s land. Water is left out: Otter Lake has 0.8 square miles of land and 0.1 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Otter Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Lake Local Recreation Area | Not recorded | 182 | Open |
| Park Local Park | Town or city | 4 | Open |
2 places to go in Otter Lake
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1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
1 lakes & rivers
1.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
The best walking months in Otter Lake: June, August 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) | 9.3 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 33 | 43 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.0 |
February is the driest month (1.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.7 inches fall in May, the wettest month. The climate in Otter Lake →
Questions about parks and trails in Otter Lake
Are dogs allowed on Otter Lake’s trails?
Otter Lake Village Park and Campground doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Otter Lake?
1.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 1.1 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Otter Lake?
18,107 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Otter Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 193 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Otter Lake 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 →