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Big Bay State Park
Big Bay State Park
La Pointe
view website7 miles from La Pointe
La Pointe, WI 54850
888-947-2757
715-747-6425
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
Park
Scenic Landmark
Hiking
Skiing
Bicycling
Fishing
Swimming
Big Bay State Park Description
Big Bay State Park has 9 miles of hiking trails, including a charming 1.25-mile walk along a wooden boardwalk right alongside the beach. It has fabulous open lawns for Frisbee, soccer, and lounging; picnic areas with tables, grills, water, and (primitive) restrooms; a day-use cabin; a family campground; and 1.5 miles of sandy beaches just begging for sand castles and moats. Your family can spend several days here and never tire of the breathtaking views, woods to explore, and wildlife to discover.
Kid Tips
Toddlers & Pre-K: If traveling with younger kids only, Big Bay Town Park is a better bet because of its calm water and shallow lagoon.
School-Age Kids: Kids this age will absolutely love this park, especially those who know how to swim.
Planning Notes
- Don't bring pets to the beach. Pets are not allowed on the beach, boardwalk, or in picnic areas. They can be in the park only if they're on a leash.
- Bring bikes. Car traffic is light. This is a nice park to explore by bicycle and there are bike racks at all the trailheads (no bikes on the trails or the boardwalks).
- An immense park. The park is much bigger than Big Bay Town Park, comprising 2,350 acres on Madeline Island.
Just the Facts
Hours: Daily 6 a.m.-11 p.m.
Fees: Less than $10
Recommended Time: Half day
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