Big Beaver Creek State Public Hunting Ground
Nature preserve
480 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
–Not graded
Outdoors in Hay River
Few parks or trails are on the map in Hay River
The biggest trail networks: Big Beaver Creek State Public Hunting Ground (0.8 mi). 3% of Hay River’s land is conserved, about 723 acres. 88 acres are parks and preserves, 137 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
3%
723 acres · of 35.6 sq mi of land
Trails
3.6 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
88 ac
137 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
4%
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 Big Beaver Creek State Public Hunting Ground, with 0.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Otter Creek State Public Hunting Grounds
Nature preserve
77 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Who protects it
723 conserved acres
3% of Hay River’s land. Who manages Hay River’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County644 ac
State natural resources576 ac
State Conservation Area · 644 acState Recreation Area · 568 acRecreation or Education Easement · 9 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Wildlife State Conservation Area | County | 644 | Restricted |
| Scattered Wildlife - Wd State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 568 | Open |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Hay River
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 | 28 | 41 | 56 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 41 | 28 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Hay River →
Next door
Hay River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay River | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sheridan | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Tiffany | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Otter Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Sherman | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Boyceville | under 1% | 0.4 | 141 | 86% | B |
| Wilson | — 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 Hay River
Where can I hike in Hay River?
The longest trail networks: Big Beaver Creek State Public Hunting Ground, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Hay River’s trails?
Big Beaver Creek State Public Hunting Ground and Otter Creek State Public Hunting Grounds don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Hay River?
2,953 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Hay River or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 88 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Hay River 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 →