Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
2,196 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Jefferson Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Jefferson Township
39% of Jefferson Township’s land is conserved, about 7,297 acres. 2.0 miles of mapped trail cross Jefferson Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
39%
7,297 acres · of 29.3 sq mi of land
Trails
2.0 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers
10
4 beaches · 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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Winnebago Creek Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
172 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
39 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Pool Slough Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
1 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
7,297 conserved acres
39% of Jefferson Township’s land. Water is left out: Jefferson Township has 29.3 square miles of land and 5.6 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Jefferson Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service9,419 ac
State natural resources2,202 ac
State fish & wildlife172 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)84 ac
Other state land74 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 9,419 acState Resource Management Area · 2,202 acState Conservation Area · 172 acConservation Easement · 159 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 159 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 9,419 | Restricted |
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 2,202 | Open |
| Winnebago Creek State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 172 | Restricted |
Things to do
5 places to go in Jefferson Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Jefferson Township
4 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Jefferson Township
Millstone Landing
DirectionsTrails & water
10 lakes & rivers
Biking & sports
0.2 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.2 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Jefferson Grain WarehouseBuilding · listed 1994
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Jefferson 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 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 25 | 30 | 43 | 57 | 69 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 44 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
January is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Jefferson Township →
Next door
Jefferson Township and its neighbors
Jefferson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crooked Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Winnebago 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 Jefferson Township
Are dogs allowed on Jefferson Township’s trails?
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest and Winnebago Creek Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Jefferson Township?
0.2 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.2 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Jefferson Township?
18,951 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Jefferson Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,209 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Jefferson 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 →