Raymond B. Winter State Park
Guide

There are plenty of picnic tables located throughout the park, in fact, that number is around 150 tables, to be exact. Many of them also come with grills, restrooms, drinking water, and fun activities such as playgrounds and horseshoes nearby. If none of these areas suit your needs well enough, you can also reserve one of the three larger picnic pavilions here. If they are not reserved, you may use them on a first-come, first-served basis.

At Halfway Lake, you will find a clean, white sand beach for you and the family to enjoy during the warm season, from May until September. Here, you will find restrooms and dressing rooms for your convenience. You can also indulge in some fun at the volleyball court and kids’ play area on the beach. If you get hungry, there is a snack bar here as well. Please remember to swim at your own risk and do not smoke at all on the beach.

There are a little over six miles of trails at Raymond B. Winter State Park. Most of the trails are actually less than a mile long, but don’t let the shortness fool you into thinking that all of these trails are easy. You will find that many of them actually feature rough inclines and rugged terrain, so be sure that you’ve put on only the best hiking shoes that can be found in your RV.

If you don’t really want to go cross-country skiing and you brought your snowmobile instead, you can take it out on the roads located within Raymond B. Winter State Park. You are allowed to go snowmobiling from December until April, but do be sure that your snowmobile has been registered. You will also want to check the weather conditions before heading out. After all, the perfect weather can make for the most fun adventure.

Just because there is snow on the ground doesn’t mean that you can’t get out of the campervan and explore the trails at this state park. In fact, five of the six miles of trails are open for you to go cross-country skiing on. Just keep in mind though that the trails might not be groomed, and many of them can turn out to be steep and narrow. This activity is definitely recommended for only those who have previous cross-country skiing experience.

Don't forget your ice fishing gear in your camper or trailer. Fishing is allowed pretty much anywhere on Halfway Lake, except at the swimming area, for obvious reasons. Many prefer to fish from the fishing pier or the sandstone dam though. Most of what you will catch will be different species of trout, as the lake is regularly stocked with it. If you decide to come ice fishing, be sure to test the thickness of the ice, as this is not going to be done for you. The main thing is to stay safe at all times.