Beaches, Parks, and Attractions
Enjoy beaches with sand or smooth rocks with crystal clear water, Limestone Bluffs, Pastoral rural scenery, Parks, Wildlife, Museums, Art, Northern Lights, Scandinavian Architecture, Icelandic Horses, Mountain Park Lookout Tower, Rock Island Boat House, and more…
Schoolhouse Beach
A geological marvel, this smooth limestone beach provides excellent swimming for advanced swimmers in a marked area with a diving raft. If you aren’t a fan of sand in your shoes this is a must see. The crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan are best visited with a north wind to bring in the warmer surface waters of this deep harbor. The water deepens fairly quickly and diving, rafting or snorkeling is great. This town park presents a favorite area for picnics and grills amidst a beautiful wooded setting. (Caution: please don’t take the rocks as this resource has suffered from the past removal of loads of stone and the maturation of trees in the parking and picnic area.)
Rock Island State Park
A 900-acre state park which boasts the most beautiful beach of Door County on its southern shore. Rock Island is the location of the earliest settlement of the Township of Washington. It is also the site of the oldest lighthouse in Wisconsin waters. Nice hiking trails, beautiful beach, rustic camping. Historical buildings open to the public. No vehicles permitted. Access at Jackson Harbor via the passenger ferry Karfi. Boat dockage available subject to water conditions.
Our Airport
Washington Island has a 2 grass runways, that allow for planes to land on the Island. It is a well maintained public strip that is mowed and plowed by the Town of Washington. Tie down fees are minimal and the EAA chapter has a Courtesy Van for use. A picnic area is provided for public use at the entrance to the airport. There are tables and other facilities available for you while you watch airplanes take off and land.
Percy Johnson County Park
Watch the sun rise or enjoy a picnic lunch and a swim. This lovely sand beach has exceptional views of Hog Island and eastern vistas. Ample picnic tables and grills are available. The gentle slope of this beach is very nice for bringing small children for wading.
Jackson Harbor Ridges
The Ridges, a State of Wisconsin Scientific Area, is an outstanding example of beach, dune, boreal and shore meadow communities. Information about the Ridges and its program is posted on the bulletin board at the gate. The protected shallow harbor offers wonderful warm swims throughout the summer. The nature trail is open daily for nature study, photography, and peaceful walking.
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