Harrington Beach State Park is a great park for a walk or if you're just starting to get into hiking. VERY flatland and easy to get around. The quarry lake is very relaxing to sit at and just look over the lake. The shuttle road is great for walking and/or biking on since the shuttle isn't currently in service. The park map you can get on the DNR's website definitely needs to be updated. The trails are all named and labeled, but the same names aren't on the map. The map names the trails as A, B, C, etc. Also there are trails that aren't shown on the map, so some areas can get confusing to navigate.

I liked this state park for use as a day trip excursion but I would not camp in this park so that is why I rated it as 4 stars. Though not as scenic as Kohler Andre park to the north, this park does offer some interesting tidbits to explore. For one thing, it has a historical background. The park was originally a limestone quarry from 1900 to 1920. It was a company town named Stonehaven, that is a sweet name for a town! So there is essentially a huge pond that was man made after production ceased where the quarry was dug out. It is beautiful around that area plus you can see some of the original foundations of the workers houses from that era. There are two beaches next to Lake Michigan that are sandy and just relaxing to chill on, you can take your pooch to the South Beach. The trails next to the quarry and the lake are very nice and overall easy to walk on, super flat! Just one thing to note, there typically is a shuttle road that takes visitors pretty much around the park but that service is not available right now as part of the road eroded from what looked like storms last year. It is just amazing to see how powerful the Great Lakes are when storms come in! But I found it was nice to walk along the shuttle road as it connected you to different parts of the park plus it is good to get more walking in! As far as camping goes, we were glad we ended up cancelling...sorry but the campground was a combination of a lack of shade, no trees with areas that looked like it was close to a swamp. But if you want to go for an easy going and I would say more of a local park with history dotted in the mix, I would still say this park is worth the visit!

We love going here. You do need a state park sticker to enter. Costs $28 for a year. We had no issues with parking on a Friday afternoon. Picnic tables and grills as well as a nice playground for the kiddos. Restroom was pretty clean. Great beach area with sand. Saw a few deer in the woods. Highly recommend going here.

Really nice place to have a picnic. There are so many nice spots to just kick in and relax for the day. The old quarry has some spots, but there will be a lot of foot traffic from the people walking on the trails. There are some scenic spots overlooking the Michigan lake with some nice isolation. The beach is awesome with great sand it is so soft and clean. Overall, it is a great experience. We need to visit this place again for the next opportunity to explore the trails in this park.

It was pretty good. I went there to grill by lake Michigan. Parking is about a 10 minute walk from grills with a view. The North beach had 2 charcoal grills, 1 fire ring grill grate, and a firepit. It was elevated with a view of the lake. South beach was more of a dog area but also had 1 charcoal grill. Random grills placed nearby. Quarry Lake was really nice. The only downside was that the beach area had a lot of dead fish that washed up in some areas, but overall it was a worth while experience.

Roughly a half hour away from home, Harrington Beach State Park is a frequent go to. Whether it’s a walk on the beach or a walk around the quarry even a hike on the many trails in the woods through the park the peaceful atmosphere is what it’s all about. Some trails are more well maintained then others. For the avid hiker this won’t be an issue. For others however bring some boots as the trails can sometimes get muddy when wet.

Lovely beach! Unlike any other beach we’ve been to. Maybe the timing but there were about 6 other people on the beach when we visited! So much privacy. This beach has now become our weekend hang out spot!

Stayed at a walk-in site over the weekend and had an excellent time enjoying the beautiful midwestern prarie and woodland trails that the park had to offer! Bathrooms and showers were always in good condition-with noticeable cleanings and soap refills etc. Saw endless rabbits, a few deers, and a couple of unassuming toads. The walk to Lake Michigan from the walk-in sites is a solid 30 minutes-but walking around the lovely Quarry Lake and through the forest made for a great nature walk.

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.

Really nice state park. We decided to visit on free state park weekend in Wisconsin. Lots of really nice beachfront and a really neat quarry with some very interesting history.

This campground is very clean and well maintained. Spacious, nature feels and campsites are at a good distance providing campers great privacy. Shower rooms and toilets are well maintained as well. Family friendly. Hike, bike or swim. We saw the great full moon to our surprise after taking a warm shower. Photo credit to my husband!

I love this park it's small enough to be private and quiet but it's got so many beautiful walking paths through the woods and also along the beach

Harrington Beach is wonderful place to escape the city. There's lots of forested trails and beach walks, scenic views and historical ruins. It's very dog friendly and is a great place to go year round. Camp sites offer some privacy (depending on time of year) fire pits and there are some electrical hookups. The bathrooms are clean and shower rooms are nice as well.

The trails are very well kept, I like that you can stay on the path or wander off either on the beach or hike deeper into the forest. The restrooms are nice, I wish they had lights in them they are dark but Convenient. The scenery is very beautiful, A lot of raspberry bushes along the path, which ended up being a nice snack. I've been here a few times now and enjoy it every time. I suggest if you like hiking too visit it.

I've driven by this park many times on my way somewhere else and for some reason never stopped. Well, I'm glad I did today! An absolutely beautiful hike! Lovely beach, well-kept trails and boardwalks, and very peaceful.

Spectacular place for a casual hike. Many great options, including prairie hikes, woodland hikes, and a beach hike. The quarry adds another item to the options: excellent views! Campsites are comfortable and well appointed with modern facilities.

Dog beach was very hard to get to! Love the campsites very private but far from toilets.. wish there was a small walking path to the beach.. wish they would repair the washed out road

One of our favorite campsites!! This is by far the cleanest, most private and well-maintained park in Wisconsin. Thick shrubs separate each campsites, you can’t see your neighbor. Restrooms are verry verry clean, no smell at all! No poop stains in the back of the toilet lol wildflowers are everywhere and it seems like you’re in your own private huge garden. It’s also close to Quarry Lake (which is awesome!) And Lake Michigan.

Second time camping here, and still great. A park for introverts, private sites with ample space and ground cover between. Don't miss the moon rise over Lake Michigan. Shower building is newer than most other parks. Great campsites, excellent paths, cool lagoon, and of course the sounds of Lake Michigan.

This is a beautiful park for day use. Plenty of hiking trails and nice walks on the beach. Water was a little murky today but all in all a great experience, especially with the hike around quarry lake. I personally would not use this parks campground hence the 4 stars. Lots of thick brush rather than tall trees so not a whole lot of shade. Still, I had a great experience!

Pretty awesome hiking trail. It’s about 5 miles if you do the whole thing. Use “AllTrails” app to get the map on your phone. It would be extremely difficult to navigate without it. I’m 100% sure we would’ve gotten lost or ended up repeating sections and/or skipping other sections.

Really pretty area a little confusing how to do anything as the park visitor center is closed and no real signage explaining why so deserted. Beautiful area - also new to the area had no clue how to inquire about camping just drove around…saw a park office on the way out but by the point was ready to go. Very beautiful tho!

Beautiful family friendly park with a wide variety of activities such as a number of hiking/ biking trails, a great campground , sand dunes to explore, and of course The beach and all of its relaxing possibilities. Go once, you will be back again.

We've hiked here a few times and camped here for the first time this summer. Beautiful park and beach. Downside - parking lot for the beach and trails near the beach is VERY small. Get there early to find a spot or you're stuck walking quite a ways from the closest road. Camp sites were quiet (we were like the only tent campers lol), showers were clean. If you're into fishing, I recommend fishing Puckett's Pond over Quarry Lake - the fish weren't very big but they were biting! We caught nothing at Quarry Lake. Trails are well kept. Make sure to bring a bag for garbage - no garbage cans around the beach at all.

Harrington Beach State Park is great for short hikes, fishing, a quick swim, or a picnic. People were enjoying all of the above during our visit. The walk around the quarry lake was pretty short, but it offered some unique views.

Campgrounds aren't what you expect, especially the walk in sites but they still have their charm. The beach is definitely the highlight of the area by far. The little dune area 10 minutes north of it are pretty nice too.

Enjoyed our 1 night stay at the campground. Spots are pretty private. Had to drive down to the beach but dog beach was worth it.

I obtained state park sticker days earlier but the day that I went I was frustrated and needed to get away. 2 hr drive from Madison Wisconsin was needed and this amazing place was beautiful and had everything you need for the day alone or with family/friends. The only issue I had was the drop off was too deep for me to step down with any thing to hold onto. With the camera I got beautiful views.

One of the best state parks for a family camping trip. Only a few hiking trails but perfect for a day activity. Nice beach area with bathrooms and an outdoor shower and playground. A really fantastic weekend hangout.

Site was pretty small but there were some that were bigger. I needed to move some branches and it took longer than usual to setup. The shower house was very nice and clean. Hiking distance to the lake is nice too

I love Harrington Beach State Park. A short drive north of the city brings you to a park filled with hikes in prairie areas and Lake Michigan Beach front. Great place to bring your dog.

Very peaceful place to hike. Beautiful water scenery from both Lake Michigan and a quarry. Had a very selection of campsites as well.

Awesome place to stay! Secluded campsites, modern amenities, and and Lake Michigan Beach was amazing. Highly suggest! The only thing that was a minor disappointment were the amount of trees that have been killed by the emerald ash borer, that are just skeletons. So the treeline is only about 20-30 feet. Still shaded in some places, but would have been great to have those taller trees.