Point Beach State Forest
State forest in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
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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.[1] The Point Beach Ridges, a National Natural Landmark, are located within the forest.[2]
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
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| Location | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°12′08″N 87°31′07″W |
| Area | 2,903 acres (11.75 km2) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Governing body | Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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.[3]
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.[3]