Saxon Harbor Beach
Saxon, WI
Saxon Harbor Beach sits on Oronto Bay in Iron County, at the harbor near the Michigan line. Sand stretches roughly four miles west from the harbor, with a campground, marina, playground, and boat launch at the park. It's a favorite with agate hunters and families from Hurley and Ironwood.
Miles of sand with a campground and marina, though the water stays cold even in August.
How we score beachesWalk west from the harbor mouth. The farther you go, the better the rock hunting and the fewer people you'll meet.
Parking at the county harbor park and campground.
A short walk from the lot to the sand on either side of the harbor.
Midsummer brings the few truly swimmable weeks on this stretch of Superior. The harbor was heavily damaged by a 2016 flood and has since been rebuilt.
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