Superior National Forest
Managed by United States Forest Service
262,363 acres409.1 mi of trail
Powwow TrailTwo Harbors Corridor Trail/YukonTrail 8Forest Route 949+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the trailheadWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Stony River Township
More than half of Stony River Township’s land is conserved: 84%
84% of Stony River Township’s land is conserved, about 296,052 acres. The biggest trail networks: Superior National Forest (409.1 mi), Finland State Forest (16.2 mi), Bear Island State Forest (3 mi). 500 miles of mapped trail cross Stony River Township, 0.9 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
84%
296,052 acres · of 550.6 sq mi of land
Trails
500 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
208
3 beaches · 7 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Superior National Forest, with 409.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Finland State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
26,448 acres16.2 mi of trail
Two Harbors Corridor Trail/YukonForest Road 612Forest Rt 393Snake Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Bear Island State Forest
Managed by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
3,025 acres3 mi of trail
Forest Rt 428Forest Rt 1904
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Weasel Lake Primitive Management Area
Nature preserve
6,673 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 7 parks & preserves
Superior National Forest262,363 acres · 409.1 mi of trail · United States Forest Service
DirectionsFinland State Forest26,448 acres · 16.2 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Bear Island State Forest3,025 acres · 3 mi of trail · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Weasel Lake Primitive Management Area6,673 acres · 0.5 mi of trail
Fungus Lake Primitive Management Area2,251 acres
12,251 acres
Lake Isabella State Forest65 acres · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Who protects it
296,052 conserved acres
84% of Stony River Township’s land. Who manages Stony River Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service262,371 ac
State natural resources34,957 ac
National Forest · 262,371 acState Resource Management Area · 34,957 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superior National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 262,371 | Open |
| Finland State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 26,400 | Open |
| Miscellaneous State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 8,492 | Open |
| Lake Isabella State Forest State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 65 | Open |
Things to do
107 places to go in Stony River Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Stony River Township
3 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Stony River Township
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Stony River Township
Birch Lake (NE) Public Water Access SiteIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsIsland River Public Water Access Site
DirectionsLake GegokaIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsMcDougal LakeIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsPlus 3 boat launches without a name on the map.
Peaks in Stony River Township
Jack Pine MountainIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsPicnic areas in Stony River Township
1 picnic area without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Stony River Township
Birch Lake CampgoundIn Superior National Forest · USDA National Forest
DirectionsBirch Lake Group CampsiteFee · In Superior National Forest
DirectionsEighteen Lake CampgroundIn Superior National Forest · USFS
DirectionsLake Three Powwow Campsite
DirectionsLittle Isabella River CampgroundIn Superior National Forest · USFS
DirectionsMcDougal Lake CampgroundIn Superior National Forest · USFS
DirectionsMirror Lake CampsiteIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsNorth Wilder Campsite
Directions4 more campgrounds
Path Lake CampsiteIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsRock of Ages CampsiteIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsSuperstition Lake CampsiteIn Superior National Forest
DirectionsSuperstition Lake CampsiteIn Superior National Forest
Directions94 campgrounds are on OpenStreetMap in all; the list shows named ones from the first 30.
Trails & water
25 named trails and 92 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 6.5 miUnpaved · 392.6 mi
Powwow Trail23.9 mi
Two Harbors Corridor Trail/Yukon15.6 mi
Forest Rt 1038.4 mi
Snake Trail7.0 mi
Trail 86.5 mi
Forest Route 9496.4 mi
Omaday Lake Trail6.1 mi
Forest Rt 3935.5 mi
Forest Rt 4285.1 mi
Forest Rt 14913.4 mi
15 more trails
Forest Rt 176
3.3 miForest Rt 912
3.3 miForest Rt 1902
3.3 miForest Road 377E
2.8 miEighteen Lake Trail
2.6 miForest Road 1471
2.6 miForest Rt 1431
2.6 miForest Road 387A
2.2 miKelley Loop
2.2 miForest Rt 367
2.2 miForest Rt 909
2.2 miForest Rt 1904
2.2 miEast Range Multi-Use Trail
2.2 miForest Road 387
2.2 miForest Road 612
2.1 miLakes & rivers tap for directions
Acker LakeAlsike LakelakeAugust LakeBaird LakeBald Eagle LakeBandana LakeBearskin LakeBeaver Hut LakeBeetle LakeBine LakeBog LakelakeBogberry LakeBrewis LakeBriddle LakepondBruin LakelakeBrush LakeBubbles LakeBushel LakeByron LakeCamdre LakelakeCampers LakeCampfire LakepondCargo LakelakeCat LakelakeChipmunk LakeChow LakeClearwater LakeCortes LakelakeCrown LakeDeep LakeDelay LakeDenley LakeDiana LakelakeDime LakeDoghouse LakeDorothy LakeDragon LakelakeDunnigan LakeEast Chub LakelakeEast Moccasin LakeEdward LakeEighteen LakeEikala LakeEllen LakeExploit LakepondFallen Arch LakeFerman LakepondFinn PondFishfry LakeFishtrap LakeAhmoo CreekArrowhead CreekAugust CreekBald Eagle CreekCamp CreekCamp East CreekDenley CreekGreenwood RiverHarris CreekHill CreekInga CreekIsabella RiverIsland RiverJack CreekJack Pine CreekJackpot CreekKawishiwi RiverKeeley CreekKelly CreekLittle Isabella RiverManitou RiverMary Ann CreekMitawan CreekNickel CreekNip CreekNira CreekOsier CreekSand RiverSnake CreekSnake RiverSouth Branch Manitou RiverSouth Kawishiwi RiverSphagnum CreekSpur End CreekStockade CreekStony RiverTomlinson CreekTrappers CreekWeiss CreekWest Branch Baptism RiverWest Camp CreekWilbur Creek
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
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
The walking year in Stony River 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 | 11.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 | 16.0 | 15.6 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 23 | 35 | 48 | 63 | 72 | 76 | 75 | 65 | 50 | 34 | 21 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 76 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Stony River Township →
Next door
Stony River Township and its neighbors
Stony River Township has the most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Stony River Township500 miSilver Creek Township290 miBeaver Bay Township193 miFall Lake Township173 miCrystal Bay Township146 miBabbitt25 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stony River Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Fall Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Beaver Bay Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Crystal Bay Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Babbitt | 32% | 0.2 | 19 | 60% | B+ |
| Silver Creek Township | 36% | 1.0 | 2,077 | 8% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Stony River Township
Where can I hike in Stony River Township?
The longest trail networks: Superior National Forest, 409.1 miles; Finland State Forest, 16.2 miles; Bear Island State Forest, 3 miles; Weasel Lake Primitive Management Area, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Stony River Township’s trails?
Superior National Forest and Finland State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Stony River Township?
561,412 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Stony River Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 226,094 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Stony River 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 →