Thompson's West End Park
Washburn, WI
Thompson's West End Park sits on the south side of Washburn on Chequamegon Bay, built on the site of three old lumber yard docks. It has a swimming beach, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, a playground, a campground, a boat launch, and an artesian well. The Washburn Lakefront Walking Trail links it to the marina.
A full-service town park on a warm bay, though it's more practical than scenic.
How we score beachesFill your water bottles at the artesian well. Locals line up with jugs.
Parking at the park.
Paved paths lead to the beach and pavilion.
Chequamegon Bay is shallower and warmer than the open lake, so swimming is comfortable in July and August. There are no lifeguards.
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