Yellowstone State Wildlife Area
Nature preserve
3,801 acres22.7 mi of trail
Wildlife Loop
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Fayette
Few parks or trails are on the map in Fayette
The biggest trail networks: Yellowstone State Wildlife Area (22.7 mi), Yellowstone Lake State Park (10.9 mi). 23% of Fayette’s land is conserved, about 5,078 acres. 5,105 acres are parks and preserves, 13,947 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
23%
5,078 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
46 mi
1.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
5,105 ac
13,947 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
31%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
1 beach · 3 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Yellowstone State Wildlife Area, with 22.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Yellowstone Lake State Park
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
610 acres10.9 mi of trail
Blue Ridge TrailWindy Ridge TrailOak Ridge TrailTimber Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
5,078 conserved acres
23% of Fayette’s land. Who manages Fayette’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources5,082 ac
Private owners18 ac
State Recreation Area · 4,030 acState Park · 791 acState Conservation Area · 236 acConservation Easement · 21 acPrivate Conservation · 17 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 4,030 | Open |
| Yellowstone Lake State Park State Park | State natural resources | 791 | Open |
| Stream Bank Protection Fee Program 37 State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 236 | Open |
| Stream Bank Protection Fee Program Private Conservation | Private owners | 17 | Open |
Things to do
8 places to go in Fayette
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Fayette
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Swimming spots in Fayette
1 swimming spot without a name on the map.
Playgrounds in Fayette
1 playground without a name on the map.
Dog parks in Fayette
1 dog park without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Fayette
Canoe LandingIn Yellowstone State Wildlife Area
DirectionsPlus 2 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Campgrounds in Fayette
Yellowstone Lake State Park CampgroundIn Yellowstone Lake State Park
DirectionsTrails & water
7 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 1.9 miUnpaved · 24.6 mi
Blue Ridge Trail1.9 mi
Windy Ridge Trail1.5 mi
Wildlife Loop1.0 mi
Oak Ridge Trail0.9 mi
Timber Trail0.9 mi
Prairie Loop0.5 mi
Savanna Loop0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Fayette
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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 32 | 44 | 58 | 70 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 45 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.4 | 1.7 |
January is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Fayette →
Next door
Fayette and its neighbors
Fayette has the most mapped trails of the 6 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Waldwick | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lamont | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Blanchard | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Argyle | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Willow Springs | — 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 Fayette
Where can I hike in Fayette?
The longest trail networks: Yellowstone State Wildlife Area, 22.7 miles; Yellowstone Lake State Park, 10.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Fayette’s trails?
Yellowstone State Wildlife Area and Yellowstone Lake State Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Fayette?
5,788 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Fayette or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,105 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Fayette 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 →