Neshotah Beach
Two Rivers, WI
Neshotah Beach is Two Rivers' main city beach, at Neshotah Park on the north side of town. The park has volleyball and basketball courts, playgrounds, a softball field, four shelters, and picnic areas with grills. The Rawley Point bike trail starts nearby and runs six miles to Point Beach State Forest.
A well-equipped town beach with a great bike trail, though it's busy on hot weekends.
How we score beachesBike north on the Rawley Point Trail after a swim. It's a flat, shady ride to the lighthouse.
Parking at Neshotah Park.
Paved paths lead from the lot to the sand.
Summer weekends bring volleyball games and big family picnics. The water here warms by mid July.
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