Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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Pets
Pets must be on a leash 8 feet or shorter and must be kept under control at all times. Pets are not allowed in any picnic area, building, shelter, playground or on the Swales Nature Trail. Point Beach provides an area south of the lighthouse where…
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Water Recreation
Swimming The forest has 6 miles of sandy beachfront along Lake Michigan for swimming. Lifeguards are not provided. No fires are permitted on the beach. There is a separate beach for dogs. Boating, canoeing and kayaking There is not a boat launch…
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Winter Recreation
Winter hiking and snowshoeingSnowshoers and hikers are welcome throughout the forest and on trails not groomed for skiing. Popular trails for winter hiking and snowshoeing include the Swales Nature Trail, a self-guided trail that begins just west of…
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Biking
Rawley Point Bicycle trail The Rawley Point Bicycle Trail starts at the lodge parking lot and goes south through pine and hemlock forest for 5 miles. The trail consists of a hard-packed limestone base but also features gentle rolling hills. It…
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History
The earliest North American Indians from this region lived here during the Copper Culture Age. In recent historic times, North American Indian tribes consisted of the Winnebago, Fox, Potawatomi, Miami and Sauk tribes. 1830: Local North American…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
All picnic and shelter areas include picnic tables, grills, drinking water and restrooms. The concession stand in the lodge sells picnic supplies and items in season. There are picnic areas near the lodge itself, as well as picnic areas where you…
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Hiking
Point Beach boasts miles of hiking trails in the forest ranging from a half-mile, to more than 7 miles long. There are also 6 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline to explore. Hiking trails Ice Age National Scenic Trail Point Beach State Forest has a…
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Camping
Point Beach State Forest offers 127 campsites, many of which offer electric hook-ups for a great camping experience! Reservations Reserve a campsite online. Family campground The family campground consists of 127 sites, 70 of them with…
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Rawley Point Lighthouse
Point BeachLighthouse at Rawley Point © JamesBrey / iStock A major feature of Point Beach is Rawley Point and the lighthouse operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has operated a lighthouse here since 1853.
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Concessions and Rentals
Concessions are open seasonally from Memorial Day through fall by a private concessionaire. Concessions are located in the Lodge Building on the north end of the campground. Grocery items, camp supplies, ice, food and refreshments are available for…