Potawatomi State Park
Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

• Camping
• How to Get There
• Nature
• Trails
• Water Recreation
• In the Area

Potawatomi, on the shore of Sturgeon Bay just northwest of the city of Sturgeon Bay in Door County, has gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs.

From the observation tower, see islands, Cabot Point, and Door County shoreline.
DNR Photo by Joseph Warren

A 75-foot observation tower rises above the forest canopy giving a panoramic view.

On a clear day, the view from the park's observation tower reaches 16 miles across Green Bay.
DNR Photo

Nature

The park's woods provide homes for birds, deer, porcupines, raccoons, and skunks. There is a naturalist program.

Camping

The two campgrounds have a total of 123 campsites, 40 of them with electricity. There's winter camping for hardy souls.

Campground map [PDF 129KB]

Potawatomi has a cabin for people with disabilities.

Trails

This 1,225-acre park offers trails for hiking (9 miles), mountain biking (8 miles), skiing (8.5 miles, groomed and tracked, some for skate skiing) and snowmobiling (8.3 miles). Bicycle rentals are available from the park store.

A small sledding hill is available near the campground shelter.

Water Recreation

Potawatomi is a base for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, SCUBA diving, and water skiing on Green Bay. canoe, and kayak rentals are available from the park store.

A canoe can get you close to migrating waterfowl in the spring.
DNR Photo

The rocky shore doesn't have a beach.

In the Area

State parks in Door County

Door County [exit DNR]—Accommodations, activities, dining, events, and more
Door County government [exit DNR]
Sturgeon Bay [exit DNR]

How to Get There

From Chicago: Take Interstate Highway 94 north. In Milwaukee, exit onto Interstate Highway 43 and continue as directed below.

From Milwaukee: Take Interstate 43 or US Highway 41 north to Green Bay. (If you take Highway 41, take it to the north side of Green Bay and exit on Interstate 43 south.) On the northeast side of Green Bay, exit from Interstate 43 onto State Highway 57 north and continue as directed below.

From Green Bay: Take State Highway 57 north. Drive about 37 miles to County Highway PD. Turn north on Highway PD and go about 2.4 miles to the park entrance.

For more information, ask:

Potawatomi State Park
3740 County PD
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
(920) 746-2890
(920) 746-2896 Fax