Washburn County Forest
Nature preserve
35,215 acres2.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Frog Creek
More than half of Frog Creek’s land is conserved: 78%
78% of Frog Creek’s land is conserved, about 35,325 acres. The biggest trail networks: Washburn County Forest (2.6 mi). 35,475 acres are parks and preserves, 437,966 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
78%
35,325 acres · of 70.4 sq mi of land
Trails
3.1 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
35,475 ac
437,966 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
71%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
3
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 Washburn County Forest, with 2.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Totagatic Wildlife Area
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
393 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Douglas County Forest
Nature preserve
106 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Sawyer County Forest
Managed by Sawyer County
47 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
35,325 conserved acres
78% of Frog Creek’s land. Who manages Frog Creek’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County34,912 ac
State natural resources587 ac
Local Conservation Area · 34,756 acState Recreation Area · 422 acState Conservation Area · 313 acRecreation or Education Easement · 9 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 1 acre is a conservation easement, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 34,709 | Open |
| Totogatic Wildlife Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 422 | Open |
| Natural Area State Conservation Area | County | 157 | Restricted |
| Totagatic Highlands Hemlocks State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 157 | Restricted |
| Sawyer County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 44 | Open |
| Douglas County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 3 | Open |
Trails & water
3 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Frog Creek
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) | 9.0 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 20 | 26 | 39 | 52 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 68 | 54 | 38 | 25 |
| Rain (in) | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (0.9 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.3 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Frog Creek →
Next door
Frog Creek and its neighbors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frog Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Minong | 47% | 0.2 | 8,247 | 50% | A− |
| Stinnett | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Wascott | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lenroot | 55% | 1.0 | 18,107 | 69% | A+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Frog Creek
Where can I hike in Frog Creek?
The longest trail networks: Washburn County Forest, 2.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Frog Creek’s trails?
Washburn County Forest and Totagatic Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Frog Creek?
192,158 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Frog Creek or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 35,475 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Frog Creek 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 →