Peshtigo Preserve
Nature preserve
590 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Blackwell
More than half of Blackwell’s land is conserved: 86%
86% of Blackwell’s land is conserved, about 36,307 acres. The biggest trail networks: Peshtigo Preserve (0.7 mi). 46 acres are parks and preserves, 176 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
86%
36,307 acres · of 65.9 sq mi of land
Trails
82 mi
1.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
46 ac
176 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
60%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
10
1 beach · 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 Peshtigo Preserve, with 0.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Marinette County Forest
Nature preserve
10 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
36,307 conserved acres
86% of Blackwell’s land. Who manages Blackwell’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Forest Service31,630 ac
State natural resources4,671 ac
Private owners3,762 ac
County12 ac
National Forest · 31,630 acForest Stewardship Easement · 4,655 acState Conservation Area · 3,762 acState Park · 16 acLocal Conservation Area · 12 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 893 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolet National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 31,630 | Open |
| Forest Legacy Program State Conservation Area | Private owners | 3,762 | Restricted |
| Nicolet State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 16 | Open |
| Marinette County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 12 | Open |
Things to do
6 places to go in Blackwell
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Blackwell
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Blackwell
2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Picnic areas in Blackwell
2 picnic areas without a name on the map.
Campgrounds in Blackwell
Bear Lake Recreation Area CampgroundFee · USFS
DirectionsTrails & water
7 named trails and 10 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.6 miUnpaved · 7.7 mi
Rat River Recreation Trail5.7 mi
Forest Road 27001.4 mi
Nicolet State Trail1.3 mi
Halley Creek Bird Trail1.3 mi
NF-26800.6 mi
Old County Road H alignment0.5 mi
Bear Lake-Kufner Road Hunter Walking Trail0.1 mi
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.
Rat River Recreation TrailBike route
6 miNicolet State TrailBike route
1.3 miCourts & fields
1Beach volleyball
1Basketball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
August is the best month for walking in Blackwell
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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 39 | 52 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 39 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
February is the driest month (1.1 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.2 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Blackwell →
Next door
Blackwell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwell | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Laona | 65% | 1.1 | 155 | 55% | A |
| Wabeno | 68% | 1.1 | 325 | 70% | A+ |
| Silver Cliff | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Armstrong Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Goodman | — 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 Blackwell
Where can I hike in Blackwell?
The longest trail networks: Peshtigo Preserve, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Blackwell’s trails?
Peshtigo Preserve and Marinette County Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Blackwell?
239,618 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Blackwell or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 31,912 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Blackwell 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 →