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Firewood Notice: Currently, firewood is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park, Trail or Forest properties from out of state or from more than 25 miles away from the destination campground.
In addition, firewood that has been in a Wisconsin EAB quarantined area is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood nearby or at the property you are going to. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline 1-877-303-WOOD (9663) for information before packing for a trip.

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Attention Campers: Due to the construction project many campsites in Tennison Bay and some of South Nicolet Bay are closed for May and June. We are hopeful that campsites may be released for reservations in the near future. Sign up for updates at http://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDNR/subscriber/new/ We will send an email when the release date is set.
Attention: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be resurfacing the Hwy 42/57 (Bay view) Bridge in Sturgeon Bay from March 4 until June 30, 2013. There is a detour route through Sturgeon Bay to reconnect to the highway in the northern part of the city. http://www.doorcounty.com/detour

PENINSULA STATE PARK, WI

Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Thu Apr 24 2014   Later Dates

Description

High bluffs and cobblestone shoreline, an 1860's lighthouse, a challenging 18-hole golf course, a professional summer theater, a sandy swimming beach, bike trails and a year-round Naturalist program make this 3,776-acre park extremely popular. All sites are within a five minute walk to the shoreline.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Rentals
  • Camp Store
  • Comfort Station
  • Disabled Access Only
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Flush Restrooms
  • Handicap Access
  • Parking
  • Pay Phone
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Pit Toilet
  • Playground
  • Playground Equip
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Theater
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
Alerts and Important Information

Questions and answers for 2012-2013 Campground Electrification Project http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/camping/pdfs/qandacamping.pdf
How to Subscribe to DNR Update
http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/camping/pdfs/howtosubscribe.pdf
Updates will be posted as they become available.

On Saturday, May 4, 2013 the Door County Half Marathon will be run on the roads in Peninsula State Park. For the safety of runners and spectators, most park roads will be closed from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tennison Bay Campground: The Park Headquarters entrance will close to incoming traffic at 9:00 a.m. Campers may exit the park until 9:30 a.m. Between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. no vehicles may enter or exit Tennison Bay Campground. At 11:00 a.m. traffic may enter or exit Tennison Bay Campground past the campground recycling station towards Park Headquarters. Group Campground: Traffic may enter or exit the Group Campground towards the Golf Course. Boaters: Access to the boat launch at Nicolet Bay will be restricted during the Half Marathon. Boaters may launch prior to road closures, but no vehicles may exit the boat launch parking lot until the race has concluded, at approximately 2:00 p.m.

Firewood Notice: Currently, firewood is not allowed on Wisconsin State Park, Trail or Forest properties from out of state or from more than 25 miles away from the destination campground. In addition, firewood that has been in a Wisconsin EAB quarantined area is not allowed on properties outside of the quarantined area. Please buy firewood nearby or at the property you are going to. Call the DNR toll-free Firewood Hotline 1-877-303-WOOD (9663) for information before packing for a trip.

  • This park has a two car limit. Additional vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking areas. Vehicle admission stickers are required.Click here for cost of the sticker.

  • Showers, flush toilet facilities & dump station not available from mid October to May 1. Call park for exact dates.



    • For information regarding hunting in Wisconsin State Parks follow this link to the DNR web site Click here for more information

    About the Admission fees, please Click Here for reference.

    Getting There:

    From Green Bay take Hwy 42/57 North. Once north of Sturgeon Bay remain on Hwy 42 North to Fish Creek. The park is located approximately 1 mile from the village limits. Turn left at the large entrance sign.

    Contact Information:

    Mailing Address:

    PENINSULA STATE PARK
    9462 SHORE RD
    FISH CREEK WI 54212-0218

    Phone Number:

    Project Office:(920)868-3258