Kraft Slough Waterfowl Production Area
Nature preserve
1,193 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Verner Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Verner Township
The biggest trail networks: Kraft Slough Waterfowl Production Area (0.5 mi), Bauer Waterfowl Production Area (0.5 mi). 13% of Verner Township’s land is conserved, about 2,934 acres. 80 acres are parks and preserves, 2,039 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
13%
2,934 acres · of 35.4 sq mi of land
Trails
14 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
80 ac
2,039 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
6%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
1 boat launch
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
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The longest trail network is Kraft Slough Waterfowl Production Area, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bauer Waterfowl Production Area
Nature preserve
156 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Taayer Lake Wildlife Management Area
Managed by North Dakota Game and Fish Department
83 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
2,934 conserved acres
13% of Verner Township’s land. Who manages Verner Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service3,508 ac
Bureau of Reclamation929 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)247 ac
State fish & wildlife79 ac
Resource Management Area · 2,717 acConservation Easement · 1,038 acFederal Other or Unknown · 929 acState Recreation Area · 79 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 870 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 12 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sargent County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 2,717 | Restricted |
| Kraft Slough Federal Other or Unknown | Bureau of Reclamation | 929 | Unknown |
| Taayer Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 79 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Verner Township
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Boat launches in Verner Township
Kraft Lake Boating AccessIn Kraft Slough Waterfowl Production Area
DirectionsScenic views in Verner Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
9 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 12.9 mi
116th Avenue Southeast1.5 mi
114th Avenue Southeast1.5 mi
89th Street Southeast1.2 mi
118th Avenue Southeast1.0 mi
85th Street Southeast0.5 mi
86th Street Southeast0.5 mi
87th Street Southeast0.4 mi
115th Avenue Southeast0.3 mi
84th Street Southeast0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Verner 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 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 25 | 38 | 54 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 72 | 56 | 39 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
February is the driest month (0.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Verner Township →
Next door
Verner Township and its neighbors
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Denver Township29 miVivian Township24 miHarlem Township23 miBear Creek Township19 miVerner Township14 miJackson Township13 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verner Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bear Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Jackson Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Harlem Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Denver Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Vivian 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 Verner Township
Where can I hike in Verner Township?
The longest trail networks: Kraft Slough Waterfowl Production Area, 0.5 miles; Bauer Waterfowl Production Area, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Verner Township’s trails?
Kraft Slough Waterfowl Production Area and Bauer Waterfowl Production Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Verner Township?
982 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Verner Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 80 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Verner 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 →