| Point Beach State Forest | |
|---|---|
 Point Beach Ridges | |
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| Location | Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°12′08″N 87°31′07″W / 44.20222°N 87.51861°W / 44.20222; -87.51861 |
| Area | 2,903 acres (1,175 ha) |
| Established | 19381 |
| Administrator | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Official website  |
Point Beach State Forest is a 2,903-acre (1,175 ha) Wisconsin state forest near Two Rivers, Wisconsin in Manitowoc County. The forest is located along 6 miles (9.7 km) of the Lake Michigan coast and offers beach access, camping, hiking, and biking trails. Point Beach State Forest was established in 1938.2 The Point Beach Ridges, a National Natural Landmark, are located within the forest.3
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail's 1,200 mile course around Michigan includes approximately eight miles in Point Beach State Forest. There are 11 miles of hiking trails bicycle trails in the State Forest, including the 5.2-mile Rawley Point Bicycle Trail.4
A nature center at the park offers concessions including ice cream. The Rawley Point Lighthouse operated by the U.S. Coast Guard owns is next to the beach. It is not open to the public.4
References
References
- "History and Timeline of the Wisconsin State Park System". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. 2025. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- "Point Beach State Forest: History". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- "Point Beach Ridges". Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- Peterson, Eric (September 28, 2025). "Point Beach State Forest offers natural views and sandy Lake Michigan shoreline". WLUK.
External links
External links
- Point Beach State Forest Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Point Beach State Forest Map Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources