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Big Foot Beach State Park
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This 271-acre park on the shore of Lake Geneva offers wooded campsites, a sand
beach, and picnic areas. No alcoholic beverages are allowed anywhere in the
park.
Camping
A Big Foot Beach campsite
Tall, old oak trees tower over many of the campsites, with mowed grass
underneath.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
Big Foot Beach State Park has 100 campsites. The campground has showers and pit
toilets.
Recreational vehicle sites have a gravel pad, fire ring and picnic table. There
is a sewage dump station but no electric or water hookups.
Tent sites are a short walk from your vehicle (30-100 feet) and have a fire ring
and picnic table.
Firewood is for sale most evenings around 6 p.m. Supplies are available at the
Entrance Station and in Lake Geneva about a mile from the park.
You can reserve a campsite by using the Web or calling (888) 947-2757, TTY (800)
274-7275.
Fun in and on the Water
Boy fishing from lagoon pier
Ceylon Lagoon reflects the joys of childhood.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
Lake Geneva is known for its clear, clean water. A 100-foot swimming area is
about a 10 minute walk and across Highway 120 from the campground. The bathroom
buildings near the beach have flush toilets and sinks.
Share in family fun fishing in Ceylon Lagoon. You can reel them in from our
pier, two bridges or the lagoon bank. Fishing equipment is loaned free of charge
at the office. A fishing license is required of anyone aged 16 and over who is
fishing.
The park does not rent canoes or any boats, but some folks bring their own canoe
and paddle around the lagoon. Boat rentals are available in Lake Geneva.
Picnicking
Picnicking in view of lake
A quiet picnic in view of Geneva Lake.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
Big Foot Beach State Park offers 40 acres of picnic area with about 250 tables
and a limited number of charcoal grills. Volleyball and horseshoe courts are
available. Horseshoes and volleyballs are loaned free of charge at the office.
Pets are not allowed in the general picnic areas. If you wish to picnic with
your pet, please ask at the Entrance Station for the designated area.
Trails
Hikers under large trees
Hike under the shade of large trees.
DNR Photo by Bonnie Gruber
The park has 5.5 miles of hiking trails through forest and open meadow. Most of
the trails are relatively short and none are very strenuous.
We also have a self-guided nature trail with interpretive signs about
interesting natural phenomena along the trail.
Maps are available at the office.
How to Get There
Wisconsin map with star in southeastThe park entrance is at 1550 S. Lake Shore
Drive, two miles south of the city of Lake Geneva.
For More Information
Walworth County (exit DNR)
For more information, ask:
Steve Rawson, Acting Manager
Big Foot Beach State Park
1452 Highway H
Lake Geneva WI 53147
Phone (262) 248-2528 |
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