Father Hennepin State Park
Park
322 acres2.2 mi of trail
Pope Point Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Isle Harbor Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Isle Harbor Township
The biggest trail networks: Father Hennepin State Park (2.2 mi). 7% of Isle Harbor Township’s land is conserved, about 1,231 acres. 328 acres are parks and preserves, 602 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
7%
1,231 acres · of 26.4 sq mi of land
Trails
2.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
328 ac
602 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
18%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
3.4 mi
3.4 mi paths
Lakes & rivers
1
1 beach · 5 boat launches
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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The longest trail network is Father Hennepin State Park, with 2.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1,767 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
1,231 conserved acres
7% of Isle Harbor Township’s land. Water is left out: Isle Harbor Township has 26.4 square miles of land and 5.4 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Isle Harbor Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources816 ac
State parks281 ac
State fish & wildlife133 ac
State Resource Management Area · 816 acState Park · 281 acState Conservation Area · 133 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 816 | Open |
| Father Hennepin State Park State Park | State parks | 281 | Open |
| South Sucker Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Mille Lacs) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 56 | Restricted |
| Mille Lacs Lake II State Aquatic Management Area (Mille Lacs) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 31 | Restricted |
| West Sucker Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Mille Lacs) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 30 | Restricted |
| Swennes State Aquatic Management Area (Mille Lacs) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 17 | Restricted |
Things to do
10 places to go in Isle Harbor Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Isle Harbor Township
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Isle Harbor Township
5 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Scenic views in Isle Harbor Township
Pope PointIn Father Hennepin State Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Isle Harbor Township
Father Hennepin State Park CampgroundsFee · In Father Hennepin State Park
DirectionsLakeview CampgroundFee · In Father Hennepin State Park
DirectionsMaple Grove CampgroundFee · In Father Hennepin State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 2.1 mi
Pope Point Trail0.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
3.4 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
3.4 mi
off-road bike paths
When to get out
The walking year in Isle Harbor 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 26 | 38 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 55 | 38 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.5 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Isle Harbor Township →
Next door
Isle Harbor Township and its neighbors
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South Harbor Township12 miIdun Township10 miLewis Township6.9 miHay Brook Township5.8 miIsle Harbor Township2.6 miEast Side Township2.6 miIsle0.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isle Harbor Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Isle | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| South Harbor Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hay Brook Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| East Side Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lewis Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Idun 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 Isle Harbor Township
Where can I hike in Isle Harbor Township?
The longest trail networks: Father Hennepin State Park, 2.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Isle Harbor Township’s trails?
Father Hennepin State Park and Mille Lacs Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Isle Harbor Township?
3.4 miles of bike routes are on the map: 3.4 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Isle Harbor Township?
20,688 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Isle Harbor Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,150 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Isle Harbor 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 →