Golden Lake Wildlife Management Area
Managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department
306 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Golden Lake Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Golden Lake Township
12% of Golden Lake Township’s land is conserved, about 2,599 acres. 345 acres are parks and preserves, 2,829 per 1,000 residents. 10 miles of mapped trail cross Golden Lake Township, 0.3 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
12%
2,599 acres · of 34.8 sq mi of land
Trails
10 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
345 ac
2,829 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
31%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
3 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 Golden Lake WMA, with 0.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
2,599 conserved acres
12% of Golden Lake Township’s land. Who manages Golden Lake Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,244 ac
State fish & wildlife346 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)330 ac
Conservation Easement · 1,935 acResource Management Area · 639 acState Recreation Area · 346 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 639 | Restricted |
| Golden Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 346 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Golden Lake Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Golden Lake Township
3 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Golden Lake 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 | 15.9 | 15.6 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| High (°F) | 16 | 21 | 34 | 52 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 79 | 70 | 54 | 36 | 22 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 3.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Golden Lake Township →
Next door
Golden Lake Township and its neighbors
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Sherbrooke Township19 miEnger Township15 miFinley Township15 miGolden Lake Township10 miBeaver Creek Township7.7 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lake Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Finley Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Beaver Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Enger Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sherbrooke 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 Golden Lake Township
Where can I hike in Golden Lake Township?
The longest trail networks: Golden Lake Wildlife Management Area, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Golden Lake Township’s trails?
Golden Lake Wildlife Management Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Golden Lake Township?
575 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Golden Lake Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 345 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Golden Lake 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 →