Daly Park & Campground
Managed by Blue Earth County
46 acres0.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Sterling Congregational Church · Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri · CC BY 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Sterling Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Sterling Township
The biggest trail networks: Daly Park & Campground (0.6 mi). 2% of Sterling Township’s land is conserved, about 350 acres. 50 acres are parks and preserves, 180 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
350 acres · of 34.4 sq mi of land
Trails
0.6 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
50 ac
180 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
4
4 boat launches
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 Daly Park & Campground, with 0.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
George & Elizabeth Lange Wildlife Management Area
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
74 acres
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Who protects it
350 conserved acres
2% of Sterling Township’s land. Who manages Sterling Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Other state land276 ac
State fish & wildlife74 ac
Conservation Easement · 276 acState Conservation Area · 74 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George & Elizabeth Lange State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 74 | Restricted |
Things to do
5 places to go in Sterling Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Sterling Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Sterling Township
4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
4 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Beach volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Sterling Congregational ChurchBuilding · listed 1980
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Sterling 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 | 15.4 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 23 | 28 | 41 | 57 | 70 | 79 | 83 | 80 | 73 | 59 | 43 | 29 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 83 °F). 5.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Sterling Township →
Next door
Sterling Township and its neighbors
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Winnebago City Township2.4 miDelavan Township1.2 miLyra Township0.8 miSterling Township0.6 miMapleton Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mapleton Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lyra Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Delavan Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Winnebago City 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 Sterling Township
Where can I hike in Sterling Township?
The longest trail networks: Daly Park & Campground, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Sterling Township’s trails?
Daly Park & Campground and George & Elizabeth Lange Wildlife Management Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Sterling Township?
156 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Sterling Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 50 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Sterling 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 →