Sioux River Beach
Washburn, WI
Sioux River Beach runs along Chequamegon Bay beside Highway 13 north of Washburn, where the Sioux River empties into the bay. The DNR maps two sections, known locally as Onion (north) and Friendly Valley (south). It's a long sandy stretch popular for quick swims and sunrise walks.
A long, easy beach right off the highway, though road noise follows you.
How we score beachesStop at the south end, called Friendly Valley, for the easiest access from the highway.
Roadside pull-offs along Highway 13.
Short paths lead from the highway to the sand.
The shallow bay warms up by midsummer. Spring brings steelhead runs up the Sioux River.
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