Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
2,103 acres2.9 mi of trail
Main Dike Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Willard Greenfield Farmstead · Photo: Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Burnett
Few parks or trails are on the map in Burnett
The biggest trail networks: Horicon National Wildlife Refuge (2.9 mi). 28% of Burnett’s land is conserved, about 6,401 acres. 4,318 acres are parks and preserves, 5,404 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
28%
6,401 acres · of 35.9 sq mi of land
Trails
9.7 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
4,318 ac
5,404 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
55%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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 Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
4,141 acres0.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Burnett Fireman's Park
Park
12 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Karstedt Park
Park
3 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
6,401 conserved acres
28% of Burnett’s land. Who manages Burnett’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service4,370 ac
State natural resources4,226 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government1,991 ac
State Recreation Area · 4,157 acNational Wildlife Refuge · 4,036 acConservation Easement · 1,991 acResource Management Area · 333 acState Park · 69 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 8 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horicon Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 4,157 | Open |
| Horicon National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 4,036 | Restricted |
| Dodge County Waterfowl Production Area Resource Management Area | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 333 | Restricted |
| Wild Goose State Trail State Park | State natural resources | 69 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Burnett
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Burnett
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Fishing spots in Burnett
1 fishing spot without a name on the map.
Trails & water
2 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 8.5 miUnpaved · 8.7 mi
Wild Goose State Trail5.8 mi
Main Dike Trail2.7 mi
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). The map also marks 1 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Willard Greenfield FarmsteadBuilding · listed 1992
About itWhen to get out
September is the best month for walking in Burnett
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) | 26 | 30 | 42 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 44 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
February is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Burnett →
Next door
Burnett 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Chester | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Horicon | 19% | 1.5 | 68 | 98% | A+ |
| Kekoskee | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Beaver Dam | 7% | 0.2 | 251 | 53% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Burnett
Where can I hike in Burnett?
The longest trail networks: Horicon National Wildlife Refuge, 2.9 miles; Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area, 0.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Burnett’s trails?
Horicon National Wildlife Refuge and Horicon Marsh Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Burnett?
14,028 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Burnett or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,318 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Burnett 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 →