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Point Beach State Forest

Point Beach State Forest

Description

Point Beach State Forest features 3,000 acres of land and six 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.

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  44.2022183, -87.5186905

County: Manitowoc

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    Candlelight Hike and Ski

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    The Friends of Point Beach State Forest invite you for a magical evening of candle-lit recreation.

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    Lakeshore Shipwreck Sipfest

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    The Friends of Point Beach State Forest are pleased to announce the first-ever Lakeshore Shipwreck Sipfest.

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    Work Play Earth Day

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    Join staff and other volunteers to get ready for summer! Depending on the weather, projects may include trail, garden or campground maintenance, Nature Center setup and other activities to prepare for the busy season ahead.

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    Candlelight Ski & Hike

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    The Friends of Point Beach State Forest invite you for a magical evening of candlelit recreation.

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    First Day Hike

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    Celebrate the New Year with a 0.75-mile self-guided hike of the Swales Nature Trail.

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    Outdoor Wheelchair Program Celebration

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    Join us to celebrate the launch of the DNR’s new outdoor wheelchair (OWC) program! This exciting new program is an effort to promote inclusive access to public lands by offering outdoor wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment. Users of all ages and…

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    BREAKFAST IN THE PARK FUNDRAISER & RAFFLE

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    Join the Friends of Point Beach for a Breakfast In The Park fundraiser and raffle supporting the purchase of an Action Trackchair to increase accessibility to Point Beach State Forest.

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    Celebrating National Trails Day

    Join us for guided hikes in honor of National Trails day and practice leaving trails better than you found them. Park Pass not required in celebration of Free Fun Weekend.

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    Candlelight Ski

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    The Friends of Point Beach State Forest invite you for a magical evening of candlelit recreation.

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    Point Beach First Day Hike

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    Point Beach State Forest is hosting a First Day Hike on Jan. 1, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a 0.75-mile hike or snowshoe on the Swales Nature Trail.

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