Recreation
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Fishing
Surf fishing for salmon and trout draws visitors to Harrington Beach and Lake Michigan. Anglers will also enjoy fishing from the shore of the 26-acre Quarry Lake and Puckett’s Pond. People can catch trout, crappies, bluegills and other panfish.…
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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Winter Recreation
An ungroomed cross-country ski trail runs along the service road (formerly the shuttle bus route) and Hardwoods Swamp Trail. A snowmobile trail crosses the western end of the park. Even the park’s Lake Michigan beach remains an attraction in the…
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Observatory and Astronomy Programs
The Jim and Gwen Plunkett Observatory was dedicated on July 21, 2007. The observatory has a 20-inch telescope that weighs over 2000 pounds. The telescope is designed to provide an extremely stable platform for instrumentation. The telescope…
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Nature
Explore the white cedar swamp in the eastern section of the park by following the 0.5-mile nature trail that begins behind the north picnic area. Before the trees leaf out and shade the forest floor, spring flowers carpet the ground in April and May…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
On hot summer days, the prime attraction of Harrington Beach State Park is the mile of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Visitors enjoy the refreshing lake breezes while picnicking on the groves of trees overlooking the lake. Beautiful views of Lake…
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Water Recreation
Boating, canoeing and kayaking There is not a boat launch at the park. Users of small watercraft or floatation devices should be aware of the wind conditions on Lake Michigan. Strong west winds can blow watercraft away from the shoreline. Parents,…
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Hiking
Harrington Beach State Park has seven miles of hiking trails and one mile of Lake Michigan shoreline to explore. Walking the beach along Lake Michigan, hikers can see the remains of a 700-foot pier that was used in the early 1900s for shipping…
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Camping
The campground at Harrington Beach State Park will be open April 29 through Sept. 1, 2024, and will then close for road construction. All campsites and the accessible cabin will be unavailable for reservations after Labor Day (Sept. 2, 2024).…
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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast Beach For current beach conditions, see the Beach Closings and Advisories Map.