Snake Creek Recreation Area
Park
214 acres2.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Church of Christ in LaRoche Township · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0–Not graded
Outdoors in La Roche Township
Few parks or trails are on the map in La Roche Township
The biggest trail networks: Snake Creek Recreation Area (2.4 mi). 33% of La Roche Township’s land is conserved, about 12,693 acres. 797 acres are parks and preserves, 34,641 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
33%
12,693 acres · of 60.4 sq mi of land
Trails
15 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
797 ac
34,641 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
under 1%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
2
2 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 Snake Creek Recreation Area, with 2.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
12,693 conserved acres
33% of La Roche Township’s land. Water is left out: La Roche Township has 60.4 square miles of land and 12.8 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages La Roche Township’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Army Corps of Engineers8,889 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2,033 ac
State fish & wildlife1,428 ac
State parks703 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)105 ac
Recreation Management Area · 8,889 acConservation Easement · 2,138 acState Conservation Area · 1,347 acState Recreation Area · 784 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,817 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 | 8,889 | Open |
| West Platte Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 801 | Restricted |
| Snake Creek State Recreation Area State Recreation Area | State parks | 703 | Open |
| Turgeon Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 329 | Restricted |
| Paulson Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 132 | Restricted |
| Center Platte Game Production Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 85 | Restricted |
| Academy Lake State Recreation Area | State fish & wildlife | 81 | Open |
Things to do
7 places to go in La Roche Township
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in La Roche Township
4 playgrounds without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Boat launches in La Roche Township
2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Scenic views in La Roche Township
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Trails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Church of Christ in LaRoche TownshipBuilding · listed 1982
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in La Roche 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 | 47 | 59 | 70 | 80 | 87 | 85 | 77 | 62 | 46 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
January is the driest month (0.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 87 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. Summer highs reach 87 °F, too hot for the outline. The climate in La Roche Township →
Next door
La Roche Township and its neighbors
La Roche Township has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Landing Creek Township16 miLa Roche Township15 miEagle Township13 miLake George Township5.6 miAmerica Township3.6 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Roche Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Landing Creek Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| America Township | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lake George 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 | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in La Roche Township
Where can I hike in La Roche Township?
The longest trail networks: Snake Creek Recreation Area, 2.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on La Roche Township’s trails?
Snake Creek Recreation Area doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near La Roche Township?
6,180 acres of parks and open public land lie inside La Roche Township or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,508 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from La Roche 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 →