Prairie Dell Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
198 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Marble Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Marble Township
7% of Marble Township’s land is conserved, about 1,619 acres. 0.3 miles of mapped trail cross Marble Township.
Conserved land
7%
1,619 acres · of 36.5 sq mi of land
Trails
0.3 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
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
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Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Archerville Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
115 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Platyrchnchos Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
84 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Clare Johnson Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
83 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
1,619 conserved acres
7% of Marble Township’s land. Who manages Marble Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service1,197 ac
State fish & wildlife518 ac
Other state land246 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)61 ac
Conservation Easement · 859 acResource Management Area · 645 acState Conservation Area · 518 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 777 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 645 | Restricted |
| Prairie Dell State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 198 | Restricted |
| Clare Johnson State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 120 | Restricted |
| Archerville State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 115 | Restricted |
| Platyrchnchos State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 84 | Restricted |
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Marble 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 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 39 | 55 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 58 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Marble Township →
Next door
Marble Township and its neighbors
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Alta Vista Township4.7 miNorman Township2.2 miRoyal Township1.1 miHansonville Township0.4 miMarble Township0.3 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Alta Vista Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Norman Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hansonville Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Royal 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 Marble Township
Where can I hike in Marble Township?
The longest trail networks: Archerville Wildlife Management Area, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Marble Township’s trails?
Prairie Dell Wildlife Management Area and Archerville Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Marble Township?
302 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Marble 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 Marble 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 →