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Cave Point State ParkCave Point State ParkKayaking Cave PointWhitefish Bay Dunes |
| Lat/Long | 44.945149,-87.185268 |
| Towns | JacksonportWhitefish |
| Tour Info: | Please Click here for Cave Point Tour InformationOne can paddle into numerous caves and listen to the echo of the Water. When Windy, Cave Point is Challenging: Waves, Wind, Rocks.When it is Calm: It is an Easy Paddle. Easy Kayak Launch. |
| Skill: | 1-if calm 5-if windy and wavy. Conditions can vary quite drastically at this location. |
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| Park: | Cave Point County Park |
| Driving Directions | Off of Hwy. 57. Take Cave Point Drive to Schauer Rd. Park at on Gravel. Kayak Entrance is on sandy side of pier. 5648 Schauer Rd |
| Kayak Launch: | The Kayak Launch is difficult to see from a distance. The water is very shallow and you may need to walk out aways to avoid scrapping the bottom of your kayak. |
| Launch/Landing Fee | N/A |
| Kayaking Precautions: | When wavy, the waves bounce off of the cliffs and caves and create very sloppy and difficult Kayaking conditions. |
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| Bathrooms: | Located in Whitefish Bay Dunes State Park and Cave Point County Park |
| Parking: | Plenty of space-Large Gravel Parking Area |
| Calm Paddling | (N, NE, NW) less than 5 knots |
| Surfing Spot Name | Known to locals as the "Wall" or "Close Call" for its Cliffs that large waves break into. Wear a kayaking helmet. |
| Surfing Conditions | (S, SW, SE, W)more than 15 knots |
| Inns, Lodging, Hotels Motels, Camping | Innlet Motel - Affordable rates in a quiet location. |
| Eateries, Restaurants, Food, Ice Cream | Mike's Port Pub & Grill - Great place to grab a burger after a scenic paddle. |
| Possible Downwind Location Trips | To Whitefish Bay Dunes State Park Launch, or to Whitefish Boat Launch |
| Tips, Things To Do, Secret Spots | If it is calm and you can lay flat on your kayak,, one of the caves has a entrance to another of the caves! Pack a lunch and stop at the Park. Listen to the sound of the lapping water inside of the caves. |