Barron County Forest
Managed by Barron County
727 acres1.2 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
–Not graded
Outdoors in Vance Creek
Few parks or trails are on the map in Vance Creek
The biggest trail networks: Barron County Forest (1.2 mi). 3% of Vance Creek’s land is conserved, about 729 acres. 733 acres are parks and preserves, 1,470 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
3%
729 acres · of 35.4 sq mi of land
Trails
2.8 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
733 ac
1,470 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
2%
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 1.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
729 conserved acres
3% of Vance Creek’s land. Who manages Vance Creek’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
County729 ac
Local Conservation Area · 729 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron County Forest Local Conservation Area | County | 729 | Open |
Trails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The walking year in Vance 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) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 55 | 67 | 77 | 81 | 79 | 71 | 56 | 40 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
January is the driest month (1.0 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Vance Creek →
Next door
Vance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vance Creek | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| New Haven | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Clear Lake | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Turtle Lake | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Prairie Farm | — 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 Vance Creek
Where can I hike in Vance Creek?
The longest trail networks: Barron County Forest, 1.2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Vance Creek’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 Vance Creek?
6,590 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Vance Creek or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 733 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Vance 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 →