Baylor Park
Park
217 acres3.7 mi of trail
Prairie TrailMaple TrailPeninsula TrailLake Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Camden Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Camden Township
The biggest trail networks: Baylor Park (3.7 mi). 2% of Camden Township’s land is conserved, about 503 acres. 219 acres are parks and preserves, 222 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
503 acres · of 33.6 sq mi of land
Trails
3.7 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
219 ac
222 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
5%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
4.3 mi
4.3 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
4
1 beach · 1 boat launch
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 Baylor Park, with 3.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Gravel Pit 1748 Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
5 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Gravel Pit 2749 Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
503 conserved acres
2% of Camden Township’s land. Who manages Camden Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)286 ac
Other state land244 ac
State fish & wildlife6 ac
Conservation Easement · 530 acState Conservation Area · 6 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 497 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Pit 1748 State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 3 | Restricted |
| Gravel Pit 2749 State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 3 | Restricted |
Things to do
8 places to go in Camden Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Camden Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Swimming spots in Camden Township
1 swimming spot without a name on the map.
Playgrounds in Camden Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Camden Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Camden Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Camden Township
Baylor Park Group CampIn Baylor Park · Carver County Parks
DirectionsBaylor Regional Park CampgroundFee · In Baylor Park
DirectionsTrails & water
6 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 1.4 mi
Prairie Trail0.9 mi
Maple Trail0.7 mi
Peninsula Trail0.6 mi
Lake Trail0.6 mi
Pine Trail0.6 mi
Boardwalk Trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
4.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
4.3 mi
off-road bike paths
Courts & fields
2Beach volleyball
1Basketball
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The walking year in Camden 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) | 9.1 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.0 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 41 | 56 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Camden Township →
Next door
Camden Township and its neighbors
Camden Township has the second 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bergen Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mayer | under 1% | 1.4 | 10 | 75% | B− |
| Waconia Township | 3% | 0.1 | 31 | 14% | C |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Camden Township
Where can I hike in Camden Township?
The longest trail networks: Baylor Park, 3.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Camden Township’s trails?
Baylor Park and Gravel Pit 1748 Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Camden Township?
4.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 4.3 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Camden Township?
4,289 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Camden Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 219 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Camden 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 →