Dolven Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
239 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Framnas Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Framnas Township
9% of Framnas Township’s land is conserved, about 1,904 acres. 4.6 miles of mapped trail cross Framnas Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
9%
1,904 acres · of 33.6 sq mi of land
Trails
4.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
11
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.
Klason Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
140 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Benson Wildlife Management Area, West Unit
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
65 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Selk Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
51 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 5 parks & preserves
Benson Wildlife Management Area, West Unit65 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsDolven Wildlife Management Area239 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsKlason Wildlife Management Area140 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsSelk Wildlife Management Area51 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Benson Wildlife Management Area, East Unit42 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsWho protects it
1,904 conserved acres
9% of Framnas Township’s land. Water is left out: Framnas Township has 33.6 square miles of land and 2.5 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Framnas Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1,682 ac
State fish & wildlife537 ac
Other state land285 ac
Resource Management Area · 1,206 acConservation Easement · 761 acState Conservation Area · 537 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,206 | Restricted |
| Dolven State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 239 | Restricted |
| Klason State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 140 | Restricted |
| Benson State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 107 | Restricted |
| Selk State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 51 | Restricted |
Things to do
1 places to go in Framnas Township
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Playgrounds in Framnas Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
11 lakes & rivers
When to get out
The walking year in Framnas 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 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 25 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 72 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Framnas Township →
Next door
Framnas Township and its neighbors
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Swan Lake Township7.3 miHodges Township6.8 miFramnas Township4.6 miMorris3.9 miMorris Township3.2 miNew Prairie Township1.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Framnas Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| New Prairie Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Swan Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Morris Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Morris | 13% | 0.8 | 59 | 98% | A |
| Hodges 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 Framnas Township
Where can I hike in Framnas Township?
The longest trail networks: Benson Wildlife Management Area, West Unit, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Framnas Township’s trails?
Dolven Wildlife Management Area and Klason Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Framnas Township?
395 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Framnas Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Framnas 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 →