Wambach Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1,153 acres0.3 mi of trail
T184
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Marsh Creek Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Marsh Creek Township
14% of Marsh Creek Township’s land is conserved, about 3,431 acres. 4.4 miles of mapped trail cross Marsh Creek Township, 0.1 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
14%
3,431 acres · of 37.7 sq mi of land
Trails
4.4 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Wambach WMA, with 0.3 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Barker WPA
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
684 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Dittmer Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
561 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
3,431 conserved acres
14% of Marsh Creek Township’s land. Who manages Marsh Creek Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,285 ac
State fish & wildlife1,714 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)304 ac
State natural resources201 ac
State Conservation Area · 1,715 acResource Management Area · 1,405 acConservation Easement · 1,185 acState Resource Management Area · 200 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 799 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahnomen County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 1,405 | Restricted |
| Wambach State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,152 | Restricted |
| Dittmer State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 561 | Restricted |
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 200 | Open |
| Santee Prairie State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 1 | Restricted |
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
T2502.1 mi
T1840.6 mi
T750.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Marsh Creek 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) | 8.9 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 22 | 35 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 69 | 53 | 36 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Marsh Creek Township →
Next door
Marsh Creek Township and its neighbors
Marsh Creek Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Waukon Township4.8 miMarsh Creek Township4.4 miPembina Township3.9 miChief Township3.3 miBejou Township1.9 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Chief Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bejou Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waukon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pembina 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 Marsh Creek Township
Where can I hike in Marsh Creek Township?
The longest trail networks: Wambach Wildlife Management Area, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Marsh Creek Township’s trails?
Wambach Wildlife Management Area and Barker WPA don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Marsh Creek Township?
581 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Marsh Creek Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 121 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Marsh Creek 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 →