Straight from the county's web-page. "Gass Lake is 6 1/2 acres in size and has a maximum depth of…read more24 feet. It is a spring fed lake with no shoreline development. The access road leading to the public boat launch facility and parking area are blacktopped. Parking barriers and a gate over the entrance road have been installed. Parking space is available for 8 car/trailer units. The access is barricaded during the winter because of the steep access road. This lake is best known for large mouth bass, but panfish including bluegill, perch and crappies are also found here. Use of motors, except electric motors, are prohibited." This is part of my Manitowoc County ongoing series about area parks. I like this little park because it's basically "wild".no houses, no nuttin" I was just out here; and, yes, the entrance is really steep, and yes, it's closed off right now. We used to ride our bicycles out here in the late 50's. Still looks pretty much the same. Bring your canoe and binoculars, too

A small lake of 39 acres with a maximum depth of 59 feet. There is a steep, paved public access…read morewith tight parking for 8 cars and boat trailers. There is a launch ramp and a fishing pier...nothing else. The lake is known for pike, bass, walleye and various panfish. Only electric motors are allowed. As of present (August, 2023) the lake is covered by algae.

Drive a few miles south of Manitowoc on highway 42, turn east (left) onto Carstens Lake Road…read more Then a quick left on Karbon Lane You will see Carstens Lake. Drive down Karbon and ease right into the parking lot. Carstens Lake is 21 acres. The lake averages 12 feet deep, with a maximum depth of 28 feet. The bottom is described as "muck". Water quality is considered "poor", this is considered a "deep seepage" lake with no inlet or outlet. Only small electric motors are allowed. The launch ramp is only three feet deep. A few years ago the county "nuked" this lake to kill off the rough fish. Adult northern pike and bass were planted to repopulate the lake. Now days your best shots are for bluegills and largemouth bass. You might get lucky and catch a crappie or two . The limit for bluegills is 25, for bass 5. There is a small picnic area with a BBQ pit. There is no potable water. Bring your own. There is a "bathroom". Carstens Lake is sparsely used. It is a quiet, serene little lake that yields satisfying fishing. I prefer using a canoe or some other small, light boat. Use a light rig. Bring a lunch and drinks and what ever you like to smoke and enjoy a laid back time on a laid back lake

Lovely, quick stop to view the lighthouse and check out the campground and property. We liked that…read morethe lots were spacious and wooded. The grounds felt rustic and were very well cared for. Good biking and hiking trails weaving through the park. Wisconsin takes good care of their forests and campgrounds

This is a beautiful state park. I hiked 2 miles on a snowy winter day. There are miles of hiking…read moreand biking trails available. There are campsites with picnic tables for a fee, some have electricity available. There is a nature center where you can learn about the local habitat. This park has Lake Michigan Beach access.

Go with the best forget the rest. These guys are true professionals. Why ride in a tiny boat and…read moreget lost in the waves. Captain Charlie and first mate Johnny will get you on the pigs. It was our first time and their enthusiasm matched our own. No need to be nervous they will coach you. We landed everyone we hooked , great banter, beautiful boat, and they even clean the fish. Crack a cold one and rip some lips. Thank you again captain Charlie for the fish and thank you for your service to this country.

From the owner: Salmon charter fishing the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin. If it's salmon…read morefishing you'd like to try, come experience this awesome adventure on the largest, most comfortable charter boat Manitowoc county has to offer. We plan your adventure with an attention to detail like it's our own. Give us a call and let's go on an adventure that will create life long memories!

Had a great day at this beach! Port-a-potties were very clean and didn't smell plus included hand…read moresanitizer. There is another set of regular bathrooms at the concession stand near the middle back from the beach a ways. There is another concession stand that sells some Asian food, slushies and boba tea on one end of the beach in the parking lot. Not sure what their hours are for either place. There is a nice walking path made of blacktop I believe. People of all ages were there and many going into the water, some building castles in the sand and others floating or playing frisbee in the water. No glass containers are allowed btw. But, we carried our cooler and snacks with us. It's very clean and the sand is so soft. Popped up the umbrellas for a little shade and towels out for reading. I didn't see it but one of my kids said there is a section for dogs. I did see a sign for the regular part of the beach that said dogs allowed on a leash from 6-10 am. Easy breezy parking and lots of it including overflow parking. Parking is so close to the beach makes hauling stuff not too difficult. Had a great time and everyone was very respectful.

I've been here a few times over the years with my family. It's a beach park on Lake Michigan…read morebasically and it's freezing cold (in my opinion). Probably not that bad for actual Wisconsinites. The water is always cold. There is some brisk winds that come off the lake, even in the summer. But a nice place to hang out and enjoy the day.

We reserved a site at Scheffel's Hideaway Campground based on a comment from a camping acquaintance…read morethat the area was beautiful, friendly, and cooler than average. Since we had never been to that part of Wisconsin, we decided to give it a try. We've been full-time RVers for 14 years and can honestly say this is our favorite spot out of at least two or three hundred other campgrounds including everything from boondocking to resorts. The grounds are immaculate, as are the restrooms and two laundry rooms, which are handicapped friendly. The roads, while unpaved are of a fine shell or gravel and hard packed so these are easy to traverse using a walker. There are miles of popular, well-kept walking/bicycle paths nearby going from Point Rawley to the north, past the park and on to Manitowoc to the south. The owners of the park, Tammie and Paul, love the park and are working tirelessly at making it more beautiful every year. There is a lovely pond, lots shrubs and flowers as well as bat houses, bird houses and feeders (we watched goldfinches as we ate dinner several times), whimsical decorations large and small scattered throughout which are changed with the seasons. A number of sites have shade, and most of those without full grown trees have young trees about 15 feet tall or so and will provide more shade every year. Guidelines for the park are clear and reasonable: guests are asked to respect the space and people which is of course, simple common courtesy. All-in-all, this is is our idea of the perfect combination of a natural and well-kept park and friendly people. We are looking forward to our next, longer visit next year. Thank you for a wonderful three months, Tammie and Paul.

What a great campground!!! Well maintained, friendly staff and FHU sites. Picnic table and fire pit…read moreat each site and plenty of green space. They have a laundry room with one washer ($2) and one dryer ($1). It was located just outside of town, but not so to be inconvenient. The is a restaurant located just outside the campground. The camp office doesn't seem to be open often, but the owners live on site so if you ever need anything. Great place, hidden gem! And reasonably priced.

An excellent place to camp. Service and hospitality can't be beat. I would highly recommend this…read morecampground and marina to anyone A. Hoyle

A quiet, clean and cozy! We are looking out on Lake Michigan, and feeling nice cool breezes. So…read morenice to sleep without air blowing on you all the time!

I love this park! It has a 1.5-mile nature trail along the river with all kinds of wildlife. There…read moreis a kayak launch and a small picnic area with a Pavillion. I plan to do some fishing by the railroad tressel on the lower end of the park.

It is a great family-friendly park that has a river for kayaking and fishing. There is a playground…read morefor kids and a 1.5 nature trail for hiking. I plan on spending a lot of time here!