Whitefish Dunes State Park
Door County, Wisconsin

Whitefish Dunes State Park, established in 1967 to protect the fragile dune environment, is an 865-acre day use park on Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula. It's part of Wisconsin's Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Landscape. Stroll along Lake Michigan, watch waterfowl at Clark Lake, use the boardwalk to discover the wetlands or relax on one of the many trails throughout the forested sand dunes and beech forest. Trails are open year round, and 8 miles are groomed for skiing in winter.

The park has 3 miles of shoreline and a natural sand beach.
Photo © WI Department of Tourism

The park features programs, exhibits and brochures on archeology, highlighting the importance of eight significant Native American villages, which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, the nature center offers displays on ecology, geology and human history of the park. Programs for all ages are presented year round at the park.

• Whitefish Dunes Park Map. Find summer and winter trails and viewing spots such as Old Baldy, Clark Lake and Whitefish Creek. Get a bird’s eye view of the park.
• History. Geology, dune creation, people of the dunes, early settlers, and park history.
• Naturalist Programs and Nature Trails. Discover the nature center, reconstructed village site, naturalist-led hikes and programs, and nature trails.
• Wildlife. Explore the flora and fauna of call Whitefish Dunes home. Learn about special plants and animals that live only on the dunes. Discover the best wildlife-watching locations.
• Park Information. Accessible facilities, picnicking.
• Park Policies. Rules and tips to protect you, other people, pets, and the environment. Information about hours and fees.
• Friends Group. Support the park by joining the Friends group. Learn more about the specialty shirts and bookstore in the Nature Center.
• Seasons Of Whitefish Dunes. Take a visual tour of the four seasons at the park. See award-winning photographs.
• Area Information. Activities to enjoy in Door County.

How to Get There

Take State Highway 57 northeast from Sturgeon Bay about 10 miles to Clark Lake Road (County Highway WD). Turn right on Clark Lake Road and go about 3.8 miles. Turn right onto the park entrance road to the greeting center and parking area. Geographic coordinates are 44° 55' 42.0" N, 87° 10' 55.8".

More Information

Master Plan [PDF, 1.9MB]

For more information, ask Whitefish Dunes State Park, (920) 823-2400.