Photo: Wisconsin DNR
Point Beach State Forest features 3,000 acres of land and 6 miles of sandy beach along the shores of Lake Michigan. Point Beach offers family campsites, two large group cabins and an outdoor group camp. A popular feature within the property is the Rawley Point Lighthouse, which has been operated and maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard since 1853.
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Point Beach State Forest?
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 Point Beach State Forest in each season?
Winter (December–February): hiking, fishing, mountain & fat biking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. Spring (March–May): hiking, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking, history & mounds and hunting. Summer (June–August): camping, hiking, swimming, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking, horseback riding, history & mounds and picnics & shelters. Fall (September–November): camping, hiking, fall color, boating & paddling, fishing, biking, mountain & fat biking, horseback riding, history & mounds, hunting and picnics & shelters.
Do you need a state park sticker at Point Beach State Forest?
Yes. Every motor vehicle that stops at Point Beach State Forest 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 Point Beach State Forest 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 Point Beach State Forest?
The closest state properties, as the crow flies: Devil's River State Trail (13 mi), Ahnapee State Trail (21 mi) and Fischer Creek State Recreation Area (21 mi).
Good for
- Biking
- Boating & paddling
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History & mounds
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain & fat biking
- Picnics & shelters
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- 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: 9400 County Highway O Two Rivers, WI 54241
- Phone: 920-794-7480
Accessibility
- Accessible campsite -- every developed campground here has at least one
- Adaptive equipment: Beach wheelchair, Outdoor wheelchair
- Universal trail: Rawley Point Trail
From the DNR's accessibility guide, reviewed October 2026. Call the property to confirm before you go.
Nearby
- Devil's River State Trail (13 mi)
- Ahnapee State Trail (21 mi)
- Fischer Creek State Recreation Area (21 mi)
- Friendship State Trail (30 mi)
- Fox River State Trail (30 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.