Whitefish Dunes State Park — pet beach
A designated pet beach about 0.75 miles from the parking lot; the main beach from the nature center to the Third Beach access is closed to pets April 1 – November 1.
Season: Main beach closed to pets April 1 – November 1; pet beach open
The rules, verified
- Pet beach access is a 0.75-mile walk from the parking lot (Red Trail)
- Main beach (nature center to Third Beach access) closed to pets Apr 1 – Nov 1
- 8-foot leash at all times
- Beach access ramps near the nature center are posted No Pets
Set by Wisconsin DNR (State Park System). Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
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Kohler-Andrae State Park — pet swim area
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Harrington Beach State Park — pet swim area
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Verified against: Wisconsin DNR (State Park System) — official source (checked 2026-09-05).
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