Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
Park
2,001 acres10.4 mi of trail
Big Spring TrailMaple Ridge TrailSugar Camp Hollow TrailTownsite Loop+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Public domain · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Forestville Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Forestville Township
The biggest trail networks: Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park (10.4 mi). 11% of Forestville Township’s land is conserved, about 2,596 acres. 2,423 acres are parks and preserves, 5,982 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
11%
2,596 acres · of 36.1 sq mi of land
Trails
11 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,423 ac
5,982 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
29%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, with 10.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
115 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
2,596 conserved acres
11% of Forestville Township’s land. Who manages Forestville Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks2,441 ac
State natural resources111 ac
State fish & wildlife107 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits6 ac
State Park · 2,441 acState Resource Management Area · 111 acState Conservation Area · 107 acPrivate Conservation · 6 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 5 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville Mystery Cave State Park State Park | State parks | 2,441 | Open |
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 111 | Open |
| S. Br. Root River State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 72 | Restricted |
| Forestville Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Fillmore) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 35 | Restricted |
| Root River Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 6 | Unknown |
Things to do
2 places to go in Forestville Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Forestville Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Campgrounds in Forestville Township
Forestville State ParkIn Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
10 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Horses · 7.5 miUnpaved · 9.0 mi
Big Spring Trail1.5 mi
Maple Ridge Trail1.2 mi
Sugar Camp Hollow Trail1.1 mi
Townsite Loop0.9 mi
Oak Ridge Trail0.9 mi
Sandbank Trail0.9 mi
River Bottoms Trail0.6 mi
Cemetery Trail0.4 mi
Schoolhouse Path0.1 mi
Horse / Hiking trail0.1 mi
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
September is the best month for walking in Forestville 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) | 23 | 28 | 40 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 72 | 58 | 42 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Forestville Township →
Next door
Forestville Township and its neighbors
Forestville Township has the most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Forestville Township11 miYork Township3.0 miFillmore Township2.9 miCarimona Township2.0 miBloomfield Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forestville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fillmore Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Carimona Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bloomfield Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| York 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 Forestville Township
Where can I hike in Forestville Township?
The longest trail networks: Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, 10.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Forestville Township’s trails?
Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park and Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Forestville Township?
4,148 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Forestville Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,497 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Forestville 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 →