Schoolhouse Beach, Wisconsin, United States
4.5 (441 reviews) Spent Ranking #3 in Door County Beaches
Great family experience & well-maintained area!
We came here as a couple on a week away—and it was too cold to swim. Still, we were pleasantly surprised by how well-maintained the beach area is. The rocks are pristine and the area is virtually free of trash. The signage not to take rocks seems to be extremely effective and we were able to make cairns on the lakefront without issue. It was a great experience and highly recommended for families.
Address
1860 School House Beach Rd, Washington Island, WI 54246
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 22:06
User Ratings
4.5 based on (441 reviews)
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Reviews
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5christine102262 5:00 PM Oct 7, 2020
Stunning unique beach is a sight to behold
We had a couple people recommend that this was a place on Washington Island not to be missed. Even though it was on the far side of the island, because we had our car, we drove to it first thing off the ferry and very glad we did. It was a stunning place - the water almost Caribbean like. The stones were amazing, soft and smooth to the touch. Apparently it is one of only five beaches like this in the world. They make it very clear that you are not to take any of the rocks with you or suffer a $500 fine. I truly hope people don't, either, as it is a very limited resource and one all should be able to enjoy. For a really magnificent view, walk a little way into the dark cedar forest and look out at the water. Picnic spots available. Bathrooms were clean.
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5WImom 5:00 PM Sep 24, 2020
Beautiful!
Great beach to go swimming and not crowded on September 23. Very pristine and serene. Flat rocks that are not to be removed or a fine of $250. This is the deepest harbor on the island. Large passenger steamships that sailed Lake Michigan from 1868-1933 landed here. It was possible to board a boat in downtown Chicago on Friday afternoon and land here at Washington Harbor on Saturday. It was the mode of transportation used by most of the early tourists and summer residents of the island.
