Niobrara State Park
Nature preserve
1,184 acres8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Ponca Tribal Self-Help Community Building Historic District · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0–Not graded
Outdoors in Raymond Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in Raymond Township
The biggest trail networks: Niobrara State Park (8 mi). 16% of Raymond Township’s land is conserved, about 10,047 acres. 36 acres are parks and preserves, 271 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
16%
10,047 acres · of 100.0 sq mi of land
Trails
11 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
36 ac
271 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
5
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 Niobrara State Park, with 8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
10,047 conserved acres
16% of Raymond Township’s land. Water is left out: Raymond Township has 100.0 square miles of land and 6.2 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Raymond Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
USDA easements (NRCS)6,625 ac
State fish & wildlife3,970 ac
Army Corps of Engineers3,413 ac
Bureau of Land Management18 ac
Conservation Easement · 6,625 acRecreation Management Area · 3,413 acState Park · 2,936 acState Conservation Area · 1,034 acNational Public Lands · 18 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 4,349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis And Clark Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 3,413 | Open |
| Niobrara State Park State Park | State fish & wildlife | 2,936 | Restricted |
| Niobrara Confluence Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 1,025 | Restricted |
| Newcastle Field Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 18 | Open |
| Verdel Landing Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 9 | Open |
Things to do
3 places to go in Raymond Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Raymond Township
2 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Campgrounds in Raymond Township
1 campground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
5 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
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
1Volleyball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Ponca Tribal Self-Help Community Building Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 2003
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Raymond 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 32 | 37 | 49 | 61 | 72 | 82 | 87 | 84 | 77 | 63 | 48 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 4.0 inches fall in May, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in Raymond Township →
Next door
Raymond Township and its neighbors
Raymond Township has the second most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Ree Township14 miRaymond Township11 miRouse Township11 miBush Township3.1 miNiobrara Township3.0 miBohemia Township0.0 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bohemia Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Niobrara Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Bush 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 Raymond Township
Where can I hike in Raymond Township?
The longest trail networks: Niobrara State Park, 8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Raymond Township’s trails?
Niobrara State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Raymond Township?
16,946 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Raymond Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,108 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Raymond 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 →