Wisconsin Year Round State Park

Featuring miles of beaches next to the shores of Lake Michigan is a park that is filled with pine trees, wildlife, and lots of fun for the entire family. Whether it is summer fun you are after, days lounging on the beach, or winter sports like cross country skiing, this park has it all. The park is located two miles south of Sheboygan on County Highway V. It is convenient to Highway 43, so you will feel miles away from civilization hiking through the park, even though you are just minutes from a major Wisconsin highway.

The park features over 130 family campground spaces, 52 of which have electrical hookups. All campsites are equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table. Sites are designed to accommodate six people or a family with two guests. Vehicles can park near the site on the paved drive. Off-site parking is available if more vehicles are needed.

Kids will love the rental camping space that features a canvas and pole tepee. If you forget or you do not have your own equipment, you can enjoy the thrill of primitive, rustic camping. The grounds are open year round. During the warm season, toilets, showers and laundry facilities are all available. There is no water or sewer hookups available at the camp sites, but you can fill up with fresh water at the station located in the park. Group campsites are available and two of them are large enough for approximately 50 people. Picnic shelters are also available for reservations.

The park is typically most crowded for camping before July 4th and following Labor Day. Most people enjoy camping when it is a bit cooler, so they avoid the hottest part of the Wisconsin summer. About 10% of the sites are available on the first come first serve basis, so you may want to make a reservation to guarantee your space.

This park features a variety of wildlife that can be view just by strolling along the trails. There are several organized nature hikes that are posted on the parks build board announcing the times and the schedule. You can also view the Teacher's Guide online since many of these hikes are booked for students. The Sanderling Nature Center is a great place for nature lovers to visit and is on the north part of the park overlooking Lake Michigan. It is one of the park's most popular attractions. Here you can see displays of park animals, wildflowers, Great Lakes fishing, and the history of the park. There are live animal and plant displays during the season, and the center frequently gets new exhibits. The center has an auditorium for special shows and programs.

The Kohler Andraw State park invites guests to visit, swim in the lake, lay on the beach, hike the nature trails, camp, and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. There is no need to drive all day to get to a great state park. This park is right in Sheboygan and offers the best that nature has.