Recreation
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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
Cross-country skiing Enjoy the park during winter by cross-country skiing. Cross-country skiing is available on a marked one-way trail. The two-mile ski trail has flat to gentle slopes and takes you through a variety of beautiful environments. The…
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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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Horseback Riding
Horses are allowed on the Black River Trail. Black River Trail (2.5 miles) The Black River Trail begins at the northwest section of the park on South 12th Street. This area contains open field community and forested areas. Look for a variety…
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Picnic Site There is an accessible picnic site at the beach, from Parking Lot 6 (P6). The picnic site is located on the beach and has a sidewalk and concrete pad, a universal picnic table, and is covered with a small roof. The picnic site is non-…
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Camping
Kohler-Andrae State Park has a family campground, group campground and accessible cabin for people with disabilities. Reservations Reserve a campsite online.
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Hiking
Black River Marsh Boardwalk (0.25 miles) The Black River Marsh Boardwalk starts at the parking area west of the campground. This accessible trail features wetland plants and waterfowl. Signs explain the importance of wetlands. Black River Trail (2…
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Sanderling Nature Center
Location 900 Sanderling Ln. Sheboygan, WI 53081 Visit the nature center in the northern area of the park amidst the dunes overlooking beautiful Lake Michigan to learn about the park's animals, plants, history and dunes. The nature center is…
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Nature
Mammals The park is home to many mammals. The most popular is the white-tailed deer. Red fox can often be seen in the dunes. Thirteen-lined ground squirrels frequent the picnic areas looking for scraps. Muskrats build domed homes in the Black River…
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History
The history of the area we now call John Michael Kohler and Terry Andrae State Parks is a fascinating tale of ancient seas, mountain crushing glaciers, Native Americans, explorers and immigrants.