Elm Creek Public Use Area
Park
160 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in America Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in America Township
The biggest trail networks: Elm Creek Public Use Area (0.7 mi). 21% of America Township’s land is conserved, about 5,744 acres. 195 acres are parks and preserves, 1,650 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
21%
5,744 acres · of 42.3 sq mi of land
Trails
3.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
195 ac
1,650 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,024 ft
Twin Butte
Lakes & rivers
1
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Elm Creek Public Use Area, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
5,744 conserved acres
21% of America Township’s land. Water is left out: America Township has 42.3 square miles of land and 3.8 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages America Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Army Corps of Engineers2,931 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,196 ac
State fish & wildlife834 ac
Bureau of Land Management518 ac
State parks183 ac
Recreation Management Area · 2,931 acConservation Easement · 2,196 acState Conservation Area · 834 acNational Public Lands · 518 acState Recreation Area · 183 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Case Recreation Area Recreation Management Area | Army Corps of Engineers | 2,931 | Open |
| Hoover State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 834 | Restricted |
| South Dakota Field Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 518 | Open |
| Elm Creek Recreation Area State Recreation Area | State parks | 183 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in America Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Boat launches in America Township
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in America Township
Twin Butte2,024 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in America 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 36 | 48 | 59 | 71 | 81 | 88 | 86 | 78 | 63 | 47 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 88 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 88 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in America Township →
Next door
America Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Iona Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Eagle Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| La Roche Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ola 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 America Township
Where can I hike in America Township?
The longest trail networks: Elm Creek Public Use Area, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on America Township’s trails?
Elm Creek Public Use Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near America Township?
5,790 acres of parks and open public land lie inside America Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,218 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from America 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 →