Barron County Forest
Managed by Barron County
427 acres0.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Turtle Lake
Few parks or trails are on the map in Turtle Lake
2% of Turtle Lake’s land is conserved, about 482 acres. 437 acres are parks and preserves, 549 per 1,000 residents. 1.6 miles of mapped trail cross Turtle Lake.
Conserved land
2%
482 acres · of 35.2 sq mi of land
Trails
1.6 mi
0.0 per sq mi of land
Park land
437 ac
549 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
11%
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Barron County Forest, with 0.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
482 conserved acres
2% of Turtle Lake’s land. Who manages Turtle Lake’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County437 ac
State natural resources44 ac
Local Conservation Area · 437 acState Recreation Area · 40 acConservation Easement · 5 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 437 | Open |
| Turtle Creek Fishery Area State Recreation Area | State natural resources | 40 | Restricted |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Turtle Lake
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 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 21 | 27 | 40 | 54 | 67 | 76 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 56 | 40 | 26 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 80 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Turtle Lake →
Next door
Turtle Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Lake | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clayton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Arland | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Vance Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Almena | — 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 Turtle Lake
Where can I hike in Turtle Lake?
The longest trail networks: Barron County Forest, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Turtle Lake’s trails?
Barron County Forest doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Turtle Lake?
10,970 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Turtle Lake or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 444 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Turtle Lake 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 →