Lyons State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
3,092 acres6.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Bullard Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Bullard Township
The biggest trail networks: Lyons State Forest (6.6 mi), Dry Sand Wildlife Management Area (1.7 mi). 20% of Bullard Township’s land is conserved, about 3,900 acres. 221 acres are parks and preserves, 998 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
20%
3,900 acres · of 30.4 sq mi of land
Trails
11 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
221 ac
998 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
33%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Lyons State Forest, with 6.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Dry Sand Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
366 acres1.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Knob Hill
Park
103 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Bullard Bluff
Managed by Wadena County
73 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Lyons State Forest3,092 acres · 6.6 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Dry Sand Wildlife Management Area366 acres · 1.7 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Knob Hill103 acres
Bullard Bluff73 acres · Wadena County
Cottingham Park39 acres · Winona County
Who protects it
3,900 conserved acres
20% of Bullard Township’s land. Who manages Bullard Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources3,456 ac
State fish & wildlife430 ac
Bureau of Land Management14 ac
State Resource Management Area · 3,456 acState Conservation Area · 430 acNational Public Lands · 14 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyons State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 3,130 | Open |
| Dry Sand State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 367 | Restricted |
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 326 | Open |
| Farnham Lake State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 63 | Restricted |
| Northeastern States District Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 14 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Bullard Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Campgrounds in Bullard Township
Bullard’s Bluff CampgroundFee · In Bullard Bluff
DirectionsCottingham County Park Campground
DirectionsCottingham Park CampgroundFee · In Cottingham Park · Wadena County
DirectionsKnob Hill CampgroundFee · In Knob Hill · Wadena County, MN
DirectionsTrails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Bullard 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) | 9.0 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 19 | 24 | 37 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 54 | 37 | 24 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Bullard Township →
Next door
Bullard Township and its neighbors
Bullard Township has the most mapped trails of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullard Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Thomastown Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Byron Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lyons Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bullard Township
Where can I hike in Bullard Township?
The longest trail networks: Lyons State Forest, 6.6 miles; Dry Sand Wildlife Management Area, 1.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bullard Township’s trails?
Lyons State Forest and Dry Sand Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bullard Township?
15,599 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bullard Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,710 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bullard 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 →