Skip to main content

Newport State Park

Newport State Park

Description

Newport State Park, northeast of Ellison Bay, is Wisconsin's only formally-designated wilderness park. With 2,373 acres and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, the park offers quiet alternatives to bustling Door County. Explore 30 miles of hiking trails with hike-in campsites. There are evergreen and hardwood forests, wetlands and upland meadows.

Location

 Directions

  45.226987, -86.989615

County: Door

  • Event

    Monarch Madness

    -

    Join the park naturalist and visit the monarch nursery, seeing them at their various stages of growth.

  • Event

    Nature Journaling Drop In program

    -

    Join park staff and try your hand at nature journaling.

  • Event

    Herb Hike

    -

    This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment.

  • Event

    OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge

    -

    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking. You’re encouraged to hike at your own pace.

  • Event

    Newport Special Program: Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower

    -

    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope.

  • Event

    OutWiGo! The Trails of Newport Challenge

    -

    Join the park naturalist on this weekly hike. All are welcome to participate, enjoying the health benefits of hiking.

  • Event

    Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash

    -

    Help celebrate Smokey’s 78th birthday.

  • Event

    Nature Scavenger Hunt Drop In program

    -

    This family-friendly scavenger hunt will get you out looking for treasures in the woods and along the beach.

  • Event

    Meet the Monarchs!

    -

    Join the park naturalist as she explains all about the monarchs' amazing life cycle.

  • Event

    Trees of Newport Hike

    -

    Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is.

Subscribe to Newport State Park