Great River Bluffs State Park
Managed by MN.DNR
1,734 acres8.8 mi of trail
King's Bluff Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Richmond Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Richmond Township
The biggest trail networks: Great River Bluffs State Park (8.8 mi). 30% of Richmond Township’s land is conserved, about 3,058 acres. 1,537 acres are parks and preserves, 3,216 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
30%
3,058 acres · of 16.2 sq mi of land
Trails
9.4 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,537 ac
3,216 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
38%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
2 beaches
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 Great River Bluffs State Park, with 8.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
1,009 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto State forest access LotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
3,058 conserved acres
30% of Richmond Township’s land. Water is left out: Richmond Township has 16.2 square miles of land and 2.5 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Richmond Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State parks1,722 ac
State natural resources944 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service731 ac
State fish & wildlife30 ac
State Park · 1,722 acState Resource Management Area · 944 acNational Wildlife Refuge · 731 acState Conservation Area · 30 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great River Bluffs State Park State Park | State parks | 1,722 | Open |
| R J D Memorial Hardwood State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 944 | Open |
| Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife And Fish Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 731 | Restricted |
| Little Pickwick Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Winona) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 30 | Restricted |
Things to do
13 places to go in Richmond Township
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Beaches in Richmond Township
2 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Richmond Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Richmond Township
East OverlookIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsHill of Many Timbers OverlookIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsKerns Vally OverlookIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsKing's Bluff OverlookIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsNorth OverlookIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsSouth OverlookIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsPicnic areas in Richmond Township
Great River Bluff's Picnic GroundIn Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Richmond Township
Cart in SitesFee · In Great River Bluffs State Park
DirectionsGreat River Bluffs State Park CampgroundIn Great River Bluffs State Park · MN DNR
DirectionsGreat River Bluffs State park Bicycle CampgroundIn Great River Bluffs State Park · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 7.5 mi
King's Bluff Trail0.3 mi
Eagle Watchers trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Richmond 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 | 14.7 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 29 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 77 | 81 | 78 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 5.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Richmond Township →
Next door
Richmond Township and its neighbors
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Trempealeau26 miHolland14 miRichmond Township9.4 miOnalaska4.8 miNew Hartford Township1.7 miTrempealeau1.4 miHomer Township1.1 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Homer Township | 2% | under 0.1 | 1 | 6% | D |
| New Hartford 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 Richmond Township
Where can I hike in Richmond Township?
The longest trail networks: Great River Bluffs State Park, 8.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Richmond Township’s trails?
Great River Bluffs State Park and Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Richmond Township?
12,856 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Richmond Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,485 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Richmond 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 →