Plover River Fishery Area
Nature preserve
569 acres2.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Harrison
Few parks or trails are on the map in Harrison
The biggest trail networks: Plover River Fishery Area (2.9 mi), Marathon County Forest-Hewitt-Harrison Unit (0.8 mi), Langlade County Forest (0.5 mi). 30% of Harrison’s land is conserved, about 6,948 acres. 6,958 acres are parks and preserves, 17,794 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
30%
6,948 acres · of 36.7 sq mi of land
Trails
5.7 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
6,958 ac
17,794 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
38%
of residents within ½ mile
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 Plover River Fishery Area, with 2.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Marathon County Forest-Hewitt-Harrison Unit
Nature preserve
6,400 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Langlade County Forest
Nature preserve
18 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Mumford Preserve
Managed by North Central Conservancy Trust
151 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
6,948 conserved acres
30% of Harrison’s land. Who manages Harrison’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County6,478 ac
State natural resources678 ac
Local Conservation Area · 6,478 acState Recreation Area · 410 acState Resource Management Area · 208 acState Park · 59 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 6,478 | Open |
| Scattered Forest Land - Wd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 208 | Open |
| Scattered Forest Lands State Resource Management Area | State natural resources | 208 | Open |
| Plover River Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 202 | Open |
| Ice Age Trail - Wd State Park | State natural resources | 59 | Open |
When to get out
The walking year in Harrison
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 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 39 | 53 | 66 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 69 | 55 | 39 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 1.5 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.6 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Harrison →
Next door
Harrison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hewitt | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Rolling | 1% | 0.4 | 97 | 20% | C+ |
| Plover | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Ackley | — 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 Harrison
Where can I hike in Harrison?
The longest trail networks: Plover River Fishery Area, 2.9 miles; Marathon County Forest-Hewitt-Harrison Unit, 0.8 miles; Langlade County Forest, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Harrison’s trails?
Plover River Fishery Area and Marathon County Forest-Hewitt-Harrison Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Harrison?
38,854 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Harrison or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 6,958 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Harrison 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 →