Big Fork State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
9,256 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Pomroy Township
More than half of Pomroy Township’s land is conserved: 77%
77% of Pomroy Township’s land is conserved, about 18,175 acres. The biggest trail networks: Big Fork State Forest (0.5 mi). 1.4 miles of mapped trail cross Pomroy Township.
Conserved land
77%
18,175 acres · of 36.8 sq mi of land
Trails
1.4 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
5
1 boat launch
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 Big Fork State Forest, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
18,175 conserved acres
77% of Pomroy Township’s land. Who manages Pomroy Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources9,258 ac
U.S. Forest Service8,991 ac
State Resource Management Area · 9,258 acNational Forest · 8,991 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fork State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 9,256 | Open |
| Chippewa National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 8,991 | Open |
| Pine Island State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 1 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Pomroy Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Pomroy Township
Harrison Landing Public Water Access
DirectionsCampgrounds in Pomroy Township
Harrison LandingIn Big Fork State Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
5 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Pomroy 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) | 8.8 | 10.2 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 16.0 | 15.6 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| High (°F) | 17 | 23 | 37 | 51 | 65 | 73 | 78 | 76 | 67 | 52 | 35 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 1.0 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Pomroy Township →
Next door
Pomroy Township and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomroy Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wirt Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grattan 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 Pomroy Township
Where can I hike in Pomroy Township?
The longest trail networks: Big Fork State Forest, 0.5 miles; Chippewa National Forest, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pomroy Township’s trails?
Big Fork State Forest and Chippewa National Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Pomroy Township?
209,810 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pomroy Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 18,282 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pomroy 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 →