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Harrington Beach State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,904 Google reviews · Running trail in Belgium, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
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- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Harrington Beach State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
715-acre park on Lake Michigan offering swimming, hiking, bird-watching & an astronomy observatory.
What runners say about Harrington Beach State Park
“Beach is clean except for seagull droppings in certain areas.”
“Camp sites are great 222 area secluded and private other parts like around 117 not as much, group camping, walk in camping, beautiful trails and a great beach.”
“There's a well stocked camp store if you need camp food, and a huge beautiful beach for picnics or parties or quiet wading.”
We stayed at the campground during the week. The campsites are very private. You don't really know that you have neighbors. The main restroom was clean. Most of the campsites have a nearby pit toilet. Those were clean as well. The hiking and biking trails were easy. The beaches on lake Michigan were fun to walk.
Large campsites give easy access to the wild-looking shore of Lake Michigan (within walking distance) and the fun of Chicago under an hour away). The campsites in the low 300s let you walk right out onto the beach.
Went here to paint. Lots of short trails to both Lake Michigan and a former quarry lake. Dress in layers, as it was nearly 80° inland but the winds off the lake can make it feel like 60°! Beach is clean except for seagull droppings in certain areas.
Beautiful Wisconsin State Park of gorgeous Lake Michigan. I visited the on a Sunday afternoon late July although there were trails to hike and an observation tower, my main intention was the beach/lake. Nice sandy beach and plenty of room for quite peaceful enjoyment.
Trail conditions & character
“Camp sites are great 222 area secluded and private other parts like around 117 not as much, group camping, walk in camping, beautiful trails and a great beach.”
“There's a well stocked camp store if you need camp food, and a huge beautiful beach for picnics or parties or quiet wading.”
“Bathroom and shower facilities are modern and well taken care of.”
“Parking lot and flush bathrooms are a short walk from the beach.”
Plan your run at Harrington Beach State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone(262) 285-3015
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
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