Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
71 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Chatfield Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Chatfield Township
2% of Chatfield Township’s land is conserved, about 384 acres. 12% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
2%
384 acres · of 34.1 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
12%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
6.2 mi
0.1 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
7
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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
William Pease Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
63 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
384 conserved acres
2% of Chatfield Township’s land. Who manages Chatfield Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Land trusts & nonprofits159 ac
State fish & wildlife112 ac
State natural resources97 ac
Other state land95 ac
Conservation Easement · 254 acState Conservation Area · 117 acState Resource Management Area · 92 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 175 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 11 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 92 | Open |
| William Pease State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 63 | Restricted |
| Lynch Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 24 | Restricted |
| Lost Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 16 | Restricted |
| North Branch Root River State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore/Olmsted) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 7 | Restricted |
| Pin Oak Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 5 | Restricted |
| Johnson Creek II State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore/St. Louis) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 2 | Restricted |
Trails & water
7 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
6.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.1 mi
off-road bike paths
6.1 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
When to get out
The walking year in Chatfield 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 42 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Chatfield Township →
Next door
Chatfield Township and its neighbors
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Jordan Township4.7 miFountain Township3.9 miChatfield0.4 miElmira Township0.4 miChatfield Township0.0 miPilot Mound Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Chatfield | 3% | 0.2 | 26 | 98% | B+ |
| Fountain Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pilot Mound Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jordan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elmira 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 Chatfield Township
Are dogs allowed on Chatfield Township’s trails?
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest and William Pease Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Chatfield Township?
6.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.1 of off-road paths and 6.1 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Chatfield Township?
7,870 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Chatfield Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 95 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Chatfield 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 →