Suggested Listings
Jacobsen Museum
Jacobsen Museum is named after Jens Jacobsen, who preserved the remnants of a Potawatomi village that once stood in that part of Washington Island. He built the rustic log structure in 1931 to house the artifacts and relics he discovered. The island was once the site of one of the earliest coral
2150 Little Lake Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Pottawatomi Lighthouse
Pottawatomi Lighthouse sits on a high bluff at the northern tip of Rock Island in Rock Island State Park. The current structure was first put into use in 1858 and produced a white light visible for 14 nautical miles. The lighthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979
Washington, WI 54246
Percy Johnson Memorial County Park
Percy Johnson County Park has a 500-foot sand beach with ample picnic tables, grills, playground and restrooms. This sandy swimming beach is also a good place to launch kayaks.
640 Lake View Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Rock Island Ferry
The Rock Island Ferry is a passenger-only ferry transporting visitors from Jackson Harbor on Washington Island to Rock Island State Park. Vehicles and bicycles are not permitted on the ferry, and pets must be leashed. The Rock Island Ferry runs from Memorial Day to Columbus Day
1924 Indian Point Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Rock Island State Park
Rock Island State Park is located on Rock Island, which can be reached by taking the Karfi ferry from Washington Island. The passenger-only ferry runs from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Vehicles are not permitted on Rock Island. Rock Island State Park offers camping, ten miles of hiking
1924 Indian Point Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Washington Island Biergarten
The Washington Island Biergarten is new as of 2022 and is located at the Deer Run Golf Course. Come and enjoy some German beer and food while hanging out at the outdoor tables or sitting around the large fire pit. If you’re not worn out from a game of golf, there are yard games to play
1885 Michigan Rd, Washington, WI 54246