Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, Big Foot Beach State Park offers 5 miles of hiking trails, a family campground, a swimming beach and picnic and playground areas. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular in winter.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Big Foot Beach State Park?
It depends on what you came for. Camping is best in June–September, fall color in October, swimming in July–August and boating & paddling in June–September.
What can you do at Big Foot Beach State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, swimming, boating & paddling, fishing and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Big Foot Beach State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Big Foot Beach State Park needs a Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker, daily or annual (from $13 a day with Wisconsin plates). Our Pass page has every price and which one to buy.
Can you camp at Big Foot Beach State Park in winter?
Camping here is seasonal, generally May–October. The DNR's pages for this property don't list winter camping.
What state parks and trails are near Big Foot Beach State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: White River State Trail (5 mi), Richard Bong State Recreation Area (16 mi) and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit (20 mi).
Good for
- Boating & paddling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · June · July · August · September · October · November
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round.
- Address: 1550 South Lakeshore Dr. Lake Geneva, WI 53147
- Phone: 262-248-2528
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Accessible fishing pier
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- White River State Trail (5 mi)
- Richard Bong State Recreation Area (16 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Mukwonago River Unit (20 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Southern Unit (26 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Lapham Peak Unit (33 mi)
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Text and park details on this page come from the property's DNR pages, checked every Monday; last change October 24, 2026. Closures and notices load live. Check current conditions before you go.