WISCONSIN LAKE MICHIGAN WATER TRAIL
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LAUNCH / LANDING SITES
 


Hika Bay (Cleveland), approximately 12 miles north of the Sheboygan River entrance.  A parking lot and a place to launch/land, and a tavern within easy walking distance--doesn't get much better than this.  There's a  launching fee of $4.00, payable at the site.

Fischer Creek State Recreation Area (north of Cleveland), approximately 1.5 miles north of Hika Bay--beach at the foot of a high bluff.  No take-out/put-in access, but a place to stop if you need to before continuing on.  Additional information.

Silver Creek (Manitowoc), approximately 9.5 miles north of Fischer Creek.  Silver Creek is a city park, with a nice beach, picnic areas, and restrooms.  Long haul to carry boats, but can be done.

Red Arrow Park (Manitowoc), approximately 1.5 miles north of Silver Creek.  Excellent access on the north end of the beach--can actually drive right down to the beach to load/unload the boats (enter from 9th and Green Streets, just south of the Kennedy PhyEd building).  Building at the top of the hill has restrooms and drinking fountains.

Lakeview Park (Manitowoc), just north of the breakwall and the marina, just south of the yacht club.  Parking available, but that's about it.

Seagull Marina, adjacent to and on the south side of the Two Rivers breakwall there's a nice beach for landing and camping (see photo above).  This is a real gem!  Hot showers, nice quiet beach camping, easy access if you are putting in or taking out, plenty of places to eat nearby.  Every town on the Lake should be graced with such a place.  See below for contact information.

Neshotah Beach (Two Rivers), just north of the entrance to Two Rivers, clean sandy beach, restrooms, concession stand (seasonal).  Lots of parking and easy access to the water.

Point Beach State Forest, approximately 6 miles north of Neshotah Beach.  Six miles of sandy beach, beautiful lighthouse (one launching/landing site is right there).  Point Beach, is literally a point jutting out into Lake Michigan.  Additional information.  Additional information.

Two Creeks, approximately 7 miles north of Point Beach State Forest.  Take Two Creeks Road east off of 42.  Parking, pit toilets, and a picnic shelter available.

General Information

The shoreline is not very rugged and with the exception of the Fisher Creek area, there aren't a lot of bluffs. There are plenty of places to stop along this stretch to get out of your kayak and move around, have lunch or a snack, or to just rest a bit before moving on.

On the north end of Manitowoc County is the Point Beach Nuclear Power Plant--note its location as you will need to stay well clear of it (meaning "outside the established security zone").
 

 LIAISON
  for questions and/or liaison needs contact John Browning at seakayakerjb@aol.com
CLUBS
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/newseakayakers/ This is one of the most active informal clubs on the Lake--more active than many formal clubs. May through October they meet every Monday evening for a paddle from Neshotah Beach. They host a "kayak week" at Point Beach State Forest in early June (usually the first full week). And, in August they take part in the Rogers Street Festival in Two Rivers, with lots of kayaking and camping at the beach at Seagull Marina. During the winter they have a lot of pool sessions and instruction. They welcome visitors with open arms!
LODGING
  CAMPING
 
  • Seagull Marina & Campgrounds, Two Rivers, 920-794-7533; www.seagullmarina.com, at the entrance to Two Rivers, on Lake Michigan.  Distance from Hika Bay is approximately 20 miles.

  • Point Beach State Forest, north of Two Rivers, 920-794-7480.  Indoor and outdoor group campsites; plenty of tent sites too.  Distance from Seagull Marina & Campgrounds is approximately 6 miles.

  HOTELS & MOTELS
 
  • Inn on Maritime Bay, Manitowoc, 800-654-5353 or 920-682-7000; www.innonmaritimebay.com.  Adjoins the Manitowoc Maritime Harbor and Marina

  • Lighthouse Inn, Two Rivers, 800-228-6416 or 920-793-4524; www.lhinn.com .  Right on Lake Michigan, sand beach just to the north.

MORE INFORMATION
  www.manitowoc.org

www.manitowocchamber.com

www.tworiverschamber.com

Visitor information 800-627-4896

Two Rivers is the home of the ice cream sundae!
   

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