Recreation
Southern Door County is open year round! From the silent sports on the numerous parks and trails to less quiet school related happenings there is always something to do in Southern Door; golfing, camping, boating, kayaking, fishing, geocaching, and disc golfing to name a few. Catch a show at the auditorium, attend a festival or seasonal attraction, learn about the history of the largest Belgian Settlement in the United States. Click on the bullets below to learn more about what we have to offer.
Arts & Culture
Boating & Fishing
Boat Launches
Some require the following:
Daily Boat Launch Fee is $6.00
Annual Boat Launch permits available online at:
http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/
For more info
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Call 920.746-9959
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Email: dcparks1@co.door.wi.us
Carmody Park – Little Sturgeon
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Located next to Wave Pointe Marina on County CC
Chaudoir’s Dock Park – Town of Union
Forestville Dam Park – Forestville
Goetz Resort – Little Sturgeon
Lily Bay Boat Launch – Sturgeon Bay
Rite's Cove – Town of Gardner
Sugar Creek Boat Launch – Town of Gardner
Sunset Bar & Grill – Little Sturgeon
Potawatomi State Park – Sturgeon Bay
Map of Southern Door
Door County Boat Rental
Door County Boat Rental
3662 N. Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920.746.6071
fun@doorcountyboatrental.com
Website
Reel Action Sport Fishing Charters
Wacky Walleye Guide Service
Camping
Door County KOA
Door County KOA
9245 Lovers Lane
Brussels, WI 54204
920.825.7065
doorcounty@koa.com
Website and Facebook
Tranquil Timbers RV Resort and Campground
Tranquil Timbers RV Resort and Campground
3668 Grondin Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235-9008
Main Reservations & Phone ~ (920) 743-7115
tranquil_timbers@equitylifestyle.com
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Door County
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park of Door County
3677 May Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920.743.9001
camp@doorcountyjellystone.com
Website
Featured Member: March 2015
Golfing
27 Pines Golf & Range
27 Pines Golf & Range
5611 Silverdale Road
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920.746.8762
Facebook
27Pines103@gmail.com
Idlewild Golf Course
Idlewild Golf Course
4146 Golf Valley Dr.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920.743.3334
info@idlewildgolfclub.com
Website
The Salty Seagull Miniature Golf
The Salty Seagull Miniature Golf
630 S Grant Ave
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-495-8555
Parks & Play
Cooking Classes
Sign up for an interactive baking class with the kiddos or friends.
Classes held at Southern Door School
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Grizzly Air Tours
Grizzly Air Tours
3538 Park Drive
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920.493.7315
Dave Burke
Southern Door is now home to the county's first official ATV trail, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Door in the open air.
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Parks
State and County
Potawatomi State Park on the shore of Sturgeon Bay in southern Door County, has 1,200 acres of gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs. The park boasts several hiking trails and is a base for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, SCUBA diving and water skiing on Green Bay. Recreation in every season can be found in over two miles of shoreline that provide many scenic views and recreational opportunities.
The Ahnapee State Trail is an excursion through farmland and forest, and for about 5 miles it traverses the Ahnapee River as it flows to Lake Michigan. The 44-mile trail runs from Sturgeon Bay in the north to 2 miles beyond Casco Junction in the south. Summer months see hikers, bikers, horseback riders and horse-drawn carts and wagons, so expect a crowded ride in parts. When the snow flies cross-country skiers and snowmobilers zip along the line. The trail runs through Forestville Dam Park, which offers restrooms, picnic tables and an opportunity to watch kayakers and fishermen enjoy the lake.
Robert La Salle Park – Provided at this park are two parking areas, toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, grills and a volleyball court. The park is characterized by its three-tiered landform consisting of the pebble-strewn Lake Michigan shore, then a level, grassy upland area, and a higher wooded upland area. Steep sandy bluffs separate each tier. Pedestrian access to the various tiers is facilitated by several stairways. A small stream cuts through an interesting sandy ravine along the southern side of the park. This park provides 440 feet of public access opportunities to Lake Michigan along the Southern Door Shoreline.
Forestville Dam – Forestville Dam Park is located on approximately 79 acres of land at 475 Mill Road, Forestville. A millpond with access to the Ahnapee River and Trail is the primary attraction. Facilities include a pavilion, dock, boat launch, playground, picnic area, parking and restrooms.
Sugar Creak County Park is located at 2349 County N, along the waters of Green Bay in the Town of Gardner. Roughly forty-acres of land, its facilities include a boat launch, picnic area, parking and restrooms. A disc golf course was added to the park in 2012.