Whitefish Dunes State Park
3275 Clark Lake Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Whitefish Dunes State Park, established in 1967, is an 865-acre day use park on Wisconsin’s Door County Peninsula. Set aside to protect the fragile dune environment, Whitefish Dunes has more visitors than any other day use park in Wisconsin.

Visitors build elaborate sand castles on the Whitefish Dunes beach.
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Enjoy strolling along Lake Michigan, watching waterfowl at Clark Lake, using the boardwalk to discover the wetlands or relaxing 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's 3-mile shoreline is a favorite walking place year round.
DNR Photo by Joseph Warren

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 State Park is named for dunes such as this.
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• Whitefish Dunes Park Map. Throughout the seasons, there are activities and trails for everyone. 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. Learn about the geologic, dune creation, people of the dunes, early settlers, and park history.
• Naturalist Programs and Nature Trails. Discover the nature center, reconstructed village site, naturalist lead hikes and programs, and nature trails.
• Wildlife. Explore the flora and fauna that call Whitefish Dunes home. Learn about the 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. Enjoy award-winning photographs.
• Area Information. Door County is full of family fun activities, quiet relaxing spots and educational opportunities, including four other state parks. Find out about these and other activities you can enjoy within the county.

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