Port Wing Beach East (Harbor Park)
Port Wing, WI
Port Wing Beach East sits at Harbor Park by the Port Wing Marina on Beach Road, a sandy Lake Superior beach with picnic areas, docks, a boat launch, and restrooms. The Flag River flows into the lake nearby, good for kayaking and fishing.
A sandy beach with good facilities, though Port Wing is a small, quiet town.
How we score beachesPaddle up the Flag River from the beach for calm water and birdwatching.
Parking at Harbor Park and the marina.
A short walk from parking to the sand.
Summer is best for swimming and beachcombing. Fall brings salmon runs up the Flag River.
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