Few parks or trails are on the map in Keystone
The biggest trail networks: Tri-County Recreation Corridor (5.5 mi). 33% of Keystone’s land is conserved, about 7,378 acres. 177 acres are parks and preserves, 491 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Tri-County Recreation Corridor, with 5.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
South Shore Lake Superior Fish and Wildlife Area
7,378 conserved acres
33% of Keystone’s land. Who manages Keystone’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 35 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chequamegon National Forest National Forest | U.S. Forest Service | 6,906 | Open |
| South Shore of Lake Superior Fish and Wildlife Area - Fish Creek Unit State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 435 | Open |
| South Shore Lake Superior Fish State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 433 | Restricted |
| Bayfield County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 1 | Open |
1 places to go in Keystone
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
6 named trails and 9 lakes & rivers
September is the best month for walking in Keystone
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 | 10.2 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.8 | 15.5 | 14.2 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.3 | 8.6 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 27 | 38 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 68 | 54 | 38 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 |
February is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.2 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Keystone →
Keystone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keystone | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pilsen | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Mason | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Delta | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Iron River | 32% | 1.2 | 4,869 | 89% | A+ |
| Eileen | — 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 Keystone
Where can I hike in Keystone?
The longest trail networks: Tri-County Recreation Corridor, 5.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Keystone’s trails?
Tri-County Recreation Corridor and South Shore Lake Superior Fish and Wildlife Area don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Keystone?
154,652 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Keystone or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7,106 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Keystone neighbors.
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 →