Historic Indian Agency House
Managed by National Society of Colonial Dames of America
51 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Fort Winnebago
Few parks or trails are on the map in Fort Winnebago
14% of Fort Winnebago’s land is conserved, about 2,981 acres. 2,006 acres are parks and preserves, 2,514 per 1,000 residents. 30% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Conserved land
14%
2,981 acres · of 32.1 sq mi of land
Trails
0.0 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,006 ac
2,514 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
30%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
7
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
Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Governor Bend County Park
Park
7 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
2,981 conserved acres
14% of Fort Winnebago’s land. Who manages Fort Winnebago’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,929 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)1,001 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits51 ac
State Recreation Area · 1,929 acConservation Easement · 1,052 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1,052 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Creek Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 1,929 | Open |
Trails & water
7 lakes & rivers
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.
Courts & fields
1Football
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
When to get out
September is the best month for walking in Fort Winnebago
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 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 31 | 44 | 57 | 69 | 79 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 45 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.3 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
February is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 5.1 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Fort Winnebago →
Next door
Fort Winnebago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Winnebago | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Portage | 11% | 0.2 | 56 | 90% | A− |
| Marcellon | 5% | 0.1 | 394 | 5% | B− |
| Pacific | 20% | 0.1 | 910 | 60% | B+ |
| Lewiston | 5% | 0.1 | 271 | 12% | B− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Fort Winnebago
Are dogs allowed on Fort Winnebago’s trails?
Historic Indian Agency House and Governor Bend County Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Fort Winnebago?
23,894 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Fort Winnebago or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,007 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Fort Winnebago 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 →