Public Beach and Access
Park
2 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Underwood
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park in Underwood
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. 2% of Underwood’s land is conserved, about 9 acres. 2 acres are parks and preserves, 5.0 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
2%
9 acres · of 0.6 sq mi of land
Trails
0.3 mi
0.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
2 ac
5.0 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
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 Public Beach and Access, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
9 conserved acres
2% of Underwood’s land. Who manages Underwood’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service17 ac
Resource Management Area · 17 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 17 | Restricted |
Things to do
7 places to go in Underwood
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Underwood
3 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in Underwood
2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Underwood
Eagle Stone Campground
DirectionsEagle Stone City CampgroundFee
DirectionsHistory along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Ole and Anne Foss HouseBuilding · listed 2025
About itWhen to get out
The walking year in Underwood
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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.4 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 18 | 24 | 37 | 53 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 55 | 38 | 24 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 |
February is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.3 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Underwood →
Next door
Underwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sverdrup Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tordenskjold 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 Underwood
Where can I hike in Underwood?
The longest trail networks: Public Beach and Access, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Underwood’s trails?
Public Beach and Access doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Underwood?
2,429 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Underwood or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2 of them inside the city line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Underwood 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 →