Few parks or trails are on the map in Curlew Lake
The biggest trail networks: Curlew Lake State Park (1.9 mi). 5% of Curlew Lake’s land is conserved, about 126 acres. 128 acres are parks and preserves, 240 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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The longest trail network is Curlew Lake State Park, with 1.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
126 conserved acres
5% of Curlew Lake’s land. Water is left out: Curlew Lake has 4.3 square miles of land and 1.4 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Curlew Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curlew Lake State Recreation Area | State parks | 126 | Open |
8 places to go in Curlew Lake
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
1 swimming spot without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Plus 4 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
1 lakes & rivers
6.3 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
The best walking months in Curlew Lake: May to September
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) | 8.7 | 10.1 | 11.7 | 13.6 | 15.2 | 16.1 | 15.8 | 14.3 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 8.3 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 38 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 74 | 84 | 84 | 74 | 57 | 40 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.1 |
August is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 84 °F). 2.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Curlew Lake →
Questions about parks and trails in Curlew Lake
Where can I hike in Curlew Lake?
The longest trail networks: Curlew Lake State Park, 1.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Curlew Lake’s trails?
Curlew Lake State Park doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Curlew Lake?
6.3 miles of bike routes are on the map: 6.3 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Curlew Lake?
118,193 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Curlew Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 203 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Curlew Lake neighbors.
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 →