Rice Lake State Park
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
304 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Jon Platek · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Claremont Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Claremont Township
4% of Claremont Township’s land is conserved, about 792 acres. 312 acres are parks and preserves, 786 per 1,000 residents. 2.8 miles of mapped trail cross Claremont Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
4%
792 acres · of 34.8 sq mi of land
Trails
2.8 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
312 ac
786 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
3%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Rice Lake State Park, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Naylor Wildlife Management Area, Main Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
267 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Vorce Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
40 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
McMartin Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
35 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
792 conserved acres
4% of Claremont Township’s land. Who manages Claremont Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State fish & wildlife380 ac
State parks248 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)125 ac
State natural resources39 ac
State Conservation Area · 419 acState Park · 248 acConservation Easement · 125 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 125 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naylor State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 267 | Restricted |
| Rice Lake State Park State Park | State parks | 248 | Open |
| Vorce State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 40 | Restricted |
| Hythecker Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 39 | Restricted |
| Naylor State Aquatic Management Area (Dodge) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 38 | Restricted |
| McMartin State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 36 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Claremont 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 55 | 67 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 72 | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Claremont Township →
Next door
Claremont Township and its neighbors
Claremont Township has the second 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claremont Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Havana Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wasioja 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 Claremont Township
Where can I hike in Claremont Township?
The longest trail networks: Rice Lake State Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Claremont Township’s trails?
Rice Lake State Park and Naylor Wildlife Management Area, Main Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Claremont Township?
2,411 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Claremont Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 312 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Claremont 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 →