Is Harrington Beach State Park first-come first-served or reservation?

Harrington Beach State Park accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Harrington Beach State Park before I book?

Yes! Harrington Beach State Park has 15 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

Are there showers at Harrington Beach State Park?

Yes, Harrington Beach State Park has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

How many campsites does Harrington Beach State Park have?

Harrington Beach State Park has 76 campsites. Sites vary in size, privacy, and amenities. Check availability online to find the best site for your needs.

Are dogs allowed at Harrington Beach State Park?

Pets are not allowed at Harrington Beach State Park. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Harrington Beach State Park?

Harrington Beach State Park offers: Restrooms, Showers, Electrical Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Harrington Beach State Park?

Popular activities at Harrington Beach State Park include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Harrington Beach State Park

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699 ft

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76 campsites

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Year-round

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699 ft

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Reservable

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76 campsites

Season

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Cell

Unknown

Pets

Check Policy

ElectricShowers

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Harrington Beach State Park

43.4974, -87.8109

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Best Time to Camp at Harrington Beach State Park

Summer delivers the best camping conditions. Daytime highs run mid-70s to mid-80s°F, while Lake Michigan moderates the heat with steady breezes. By July and August, lake water temps reach the mid-60s to low-70s°F. Cold but swimmable. Long daylight hours stretch evenings around the campfire. Weekends and July through August see the heaviest use; weekday visits offer quieter experiences. Ticks are common in grassy and prairie areas during warm months. Operating seasons vary, so confirm dates before planning a trip.

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Summer(Jun-Aug)

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Summer is best: highs mid-70s to mid-80s; lake temps reach mid-60s and beaches draw visitors.

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About Harrington Beach State Park

Harrington Beach State Park sits on 715 acres along Lake Michigan's shoreline near Belgium, 30 miles north of Milwaukee. The campground offers 76 tent sites with electric hookups, flush toilets, and showers. Visitors come for more than a mile of sandy beach, a spring-fed quarry lake, and trails through white cedar swamps and restored prairie.

Campground includes electric sites and non-electric walk-in sites; visitor reports emphasize large, relatively private sites and distinct differences between walk-in/non-electric and electric/open sites.

Weather and SeasonsSummer delivers the best camping conditions. Daytime highs run mid-70s to mid-80s°F, while Lake Michigan moderates the heat with steady breezes. By July and August, lake water temps reach the mid-60s to low-70s°F. Cold but swimmable. Long daylight hours stretch evenings around the campfire. Weekends and July through August see the heaviest use; weekday visits offer quieter experiences. Ticks are common in grassy and prairie areas during warm months. Operating seasons vary, so confirm dates before planning a trip.

Natural Features and SceneryA mile-plus stretch of Lake Michigan beach anchors the park, where sand gives way to smooth pebbles at the water's edge. Inland, a spring-fed quarry lake sits surrounded by forest and native grasses. The terrain shifts between white cedar groves, hardwood swamps, prairie restoration areas, and old fields. The mix of habitats draws migrating birds and creates varied scenery along the trail system. At 699 feet elevation, the park sits low on the coastal plain with gradual topography.

Geological RegionLake Michigan shoreline / Great Lakes coastal setting with white cedar and hardwood swamp, prairie/old field areas, and a spring-fed Quarry Lake.

Scenic ViewsLake Michigan shoreline and beach views, wooded campsite settings, and scenic Quarry Lake vistas.

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Total Campsites76 campsites

Best CampsitesSites 209, 213, and 220 get consistent praise for size, shade, and privacy. Site 213 stands out for seclusion. Avoid sites 202, 204, 205, and 206 if you want space or screening. 205 in particular is notably small and exposed.

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Bathrooms and individual showers are repeatedly described as very clean and modern; the campground offers electric and non-electric (walk-in) campsites and generally large, fairly private sites. Other specific amenities (dump station, potable water spigots, camp store, laundry, etc.) are not specified in the provided sources.

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Activities you can enjoy

The park combines Lake Michigan shoreline, a spring-fed Quarry Lake, wetlands and forest, supporting swimming/beach use, fishing, hiking, and strong birdwatching opportunities. Trails (including a Quarry Lake loop) are described as well groomed.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsTick exposure in tall/unmowed grass; reduced tree shade in some loops due to emerald ash borer; broken shells and hot sand on the beach can be hazardous to bare feet; occasional dead fish/odors on parts of the shore; reports of unleashed dogs in some areas.

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Harrington Beach State Park has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews

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Common Concerns

• **Reduced shade / tree loss:** Several guests note that many ash trees have died, leaving some campsites and loops quite open and exposed compared with other Wisconsin state parks.[1] • **Ticks &...

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Summer beach campers and birdwatchers get the most out of this place. The Quarry Lake loop is short but genuinely scenic, lake water hits swimmable temps by mid-July, and the showers and flush toilets are consistently rated clean and modern.

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Emerald ash borer has stripped shade from parts of the campground, so expect some exposed sites. If ticks bother you, the unmowed prairie sections in spring can be rough, and early-season visits have drawn complaints about maintenance and closed beach restrooms.

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