Place to visit
Big Foot Beach State Park, United States: what it is and when to go
Big Foot Beach State Park is a state park in United States (Williams Bay), at 283 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- State park · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United States
- Elevation
- 283 m
- Best time
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- ORD Chicago, 79 km as the crow flies
- Website
- dnr.wisconsin.gov
- Run by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Coordinates
- 42.56974, -88.42614
What it is and where
Big Foot Beach State Park is a state park in United States (Williams Bay), at 283 m above sea level. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Williams Bay, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.56974, -88.42614; the nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 79 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife places in United States. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Big Foot Beach State Park is April to October.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:20
- MarPossible11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:06
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to October | November to March |
| Wildlife | April to October | November to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Big Foot Beach State Park has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United States
To enter United States there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Book national parks and cars in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United States checklist. Currency: US dollar (USD); plugs: Type A and B · 120 V · 60 Hz (you need an adapter, and check your devices' voltage); emergencies: 911 for everything.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Studio WineryWinery3.9 km
- Safari Lake GenevaWith kids · Wildlife4.1 km
- The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & SpaSki resort5.6 km
- Black PointEstate on the south shore of Geneva Lake in Wisconsin, United States7.1 km
- Yerkes ObservatoryAstronomical observatory in Wisconsin, USA11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United States guide.
More in United States: Nature
- Niagara Falls: three waterfalls that straddle the international border between Canada and the United States
- Grand Canyon: steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in Arizona, United States
- Yellowstone National Park: first national park in the world, located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho in the United States
- Denali: highest mountain in North America, located in Alaska
- Mount Rushmore: mountain in South Dakota featuring a sculpture of four US presidents
- Mauna Kea: Hawaiian volcano
Every United States place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Big Foot Beach State Park?
It is a state park in United States. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United States: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Big Foot Beach State Park?
April to October. In June there are 15 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Big Foot Beach State Park?
The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 79 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United States is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United States map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Studio Winery, Safari Lake Geneva, The Mountain Top at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa. The rest is in the United States guide.
Keep reading
- Williams Bay9 places to see in and around Williams Bay, United States: Yerkes Observatory, National Soaring Museum, Big Foot Beach State Park. Best time: March to October.
- Nature6499 places for nature in United States, from Niagara Falls to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United StatesBefore travelling to United States: 9 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed, but you do need an electronic authorisation, the ESTA, applied…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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