Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Fischer Creek has about one mile of Lake Michigan shoreline, scenic wooded bluffs, grasslands and wetlands. It's a place for hiking, picnicking, wildlife viewing and relaxing on the beach. Much of the Lake Michigan shoreline consists of scenic bluffs that rise up to 40 feet above the water level. The property is operated by Manitowoc County.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Fischer Creek State Recreation Area?
It depends on what you came for. Swimming is best in July–August.
Do you need a state park sticker at Fischer Creek State Recreation Area?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Fischer Creek State Recreation Area 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.
What state parks and trails are near Fischer Creek State Recreation Area?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Kohler-Andrae State Park (18 mi), Point Beach State Forest (21 mi) and Devil's River State Trail (22 mi).
Good for
- Swimming
Best months
Visiting
- Admission: A vehicle admission sticker is required.
- Hours: Open sunrise to sunset year-round.
Nearby
- Kohler-Andrae State Park (18 mi)
- Point Beach State Forest (21 mi)
- Devil's River State Trail (22 mi)
- Friendship State Trail (26 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit (29 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.