Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Harrington Beach State Park has more than a mile of beach along Lake Michigan. This 715-acre park also features a white cedar and hardwood swamp, old field grasslands with restored wetland ponds and a scenic limestone quarry lake. Camp, sunbathe, picnic, hike, bird watch, fish or practice astronomy at one of the observatory's monthly public viewings.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Harrington 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 Harrington Beach State Park in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and stargazing. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing, biking, stargazing and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, swimming, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, horseback riding, stargazing and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, horseback riding, stargazing, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Harrington Beach State Park?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Harrington 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 Harrington 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 Harrington Beach State Park?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Kohler-Andrae State Park (13 mi), Lizard Mound State Park (17 mi) and Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit (21 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Boating & paddling
- Accessible cabins
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowmobiling
- Stargazing
- Swimming
- Cross-country skiing
Best months
January · February · May · 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: 531 Cty Hwy D Belgium, WI 53004
- Phone: 262-285-3015
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Accessible cabin
- Accessible fishing pier
- Universal playground
- Adaptive equipment: Beach wheelchair
- Universal trail: Quarry Lake Trail
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Kohler-Andrae State Park (13 mi)
- Lizard Mound State Park (17 mi)
- Kettle Moraine State Forest – Northern Unit (21 mi)
- Eisenbahn State Trail (25 mi)
- Havenwoods State Forest (27 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.