Split Rock Creek State Park
Park
2,136 acres5.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
John Rowe House · Photo: McGhiever · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Eden Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Eden Township
The biggest trail networks: Split Rock Creek State Park (5.1 mi). 5% of Eden Township’s land is conserved, about 1,274 acres. 1,914 acres are parks and preserves, 13,871 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
5%
1,274 acres · of 42.8 sq mi of land
Trails
8.0 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,914 ac
13,871 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
10%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Split Rock Creek State Park, with 5.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Eden Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
159 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
81 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Jasper Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
81 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
1,274 conserved acres
5% of Eden Township’s land. Who manages Eden Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks953 ac
State fish & wildlife322 ac
State Park · 953 acState Conservation Area · 322 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split Rock Creek State Park State Park | State parks | 953 | Open |
| Eden State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 159 | Restricted |
| Ringneck Ridge State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 81 | Restricted |
| Jasper State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 81 | Restricted |
Things to do
16 places to go in Eden Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Eden Township
Swim BeachIn Split Rock Creek State Park
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Eden Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Eden Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Eden Township
5 peaks without a name on the map.
Picnic areas in Eden Township
5 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Eden Township
Group CampIn Split Rock Creek State Park
DirectionsSplit Rock Creek State Park CampgroundFee · In Split Rock Creek State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The walking year in Eden 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 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 58 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
January is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Eden Township →
Next door
Eden Township and its neighbors
Eden Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jasper | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sweet Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rose Dell Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Elmer 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 Eden Township
Where can I hike in Eden Township?
The longest trail networks: Split Rock Creek State Park, 5.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Eden Township’s trails?
Split Rock Creek State Park and Eden Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Eden Township?
2,466 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Eden Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,914 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Eden 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 →