Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge
Nature preserve
4,125 acres9.6 mi of trail
Whitetail Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Tewaukon Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Tewaukon Township
The biggest trail networks: Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge (9.6 mi). 22% of Tewaukon Township’s land is conserved, about 5,206 acres. 23 miles of mapped trail cross Tewaukon Township, 0.6 per square mile of land.
Conserved land
22%
5,206 acres · of 37.5 sq mi of land
Trails
23 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,739 ft
Sargent County High Point
Lakes & rivers
4
1 boat launch
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
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The longest trail network is Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge, with 9.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Head of the Mountain State Nature Preserve
Managed by North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
80 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Nickeson Waterfowl Production Area
Nature preserve
28 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Tewaukon Wildlife Management Area
Managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department
3 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
5,206 conserved acres
22% of Tewaukon Township’s land. Who manages Tewaukon Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service8,476 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)234 ac
National Wildlife Refuge · 6,951 acConservation Easement · 1,702 acResource Management Area · 57 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,701 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 6,951 | Restricted |
| Sargent County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 57 | Restricted |
Things to do
4 places to go in Tewaukon Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in Tewaukon Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Tewaukon Township
Whitetail Trail Observation DeckIn Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge
DirectionsPlus 1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in Tewaukon Township
Sargent County High Point1,739 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
3 named trails and 4 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 23.4 mi
139th Avenue Southeast2.2 mi
Whitetail Trail0.7 mi
142nd Avenue Southeast0.4 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Tewaukon 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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 25 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 72 | 57 | 39 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Tewaukon Township →
Next door
Tewaukon Township and its neighbors
Tewaukon Township has the most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Tewaukon Township23 miKingston Township20 miRansom Township16 miWeber Township13 miMarboe Township13 miLa Belle Township1.7 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tewaukon Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Weber Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Marboe Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Kingston Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ransom 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 Tewaukon Township
Where can I hike in Tewaukon Township?
The longest trail networks: Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge, 9.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Tewaukon Township’s trails?
Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge and Head of the Mountain State Nature Preserve don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Tewaukon Township?
1,589 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Tewaukon Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), almost none of it inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Tewaukon 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 →