Recreation
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Picnic Areas and Shelters
Potawatomi State Park has several picnic areas along the Sturgeon Bay shoreline, as well as an overlook of the park's old ski hill. There are playgrounds in the picnic area by Parking Lot 2 and the Daisy Field campground. A shelter is available for…
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Hiking
There are several hiking trails at the park. Potawatomi is home to the eastern terminus of the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, which begins near the old ski hill overlook. Ancient Shores trail (0.5 miles) Educational signs on this trail highlight…
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Conditions
Weather Weather forecast Observation Tower The observation tower at Potawatomi State Park is closed due to significant wood decay. The DNR continues to consider the future of the tower and is committed to finding a path forward.
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Maps
Potawatomi summer map Potawatomi campground map Potawatomi winter map Potawatomi hunting and trapping map
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Recreation
Potawatomi State Park's 1,200 acres provide a variety of recreation opportunities. View the links below to learn more about some of the popular activities at this park. Accessibility Potawatomi State Park offers accessible opportunities including…
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Fishing
Both Mirror Lake and Dell Creek offer fishing opportunities. Dell Creek is 10.5 miles long and flows into Mirror Lake. It has cool water and adequate hiding cover for trout, but with no spawning gravel, the fishery is dependent on stocking. The…
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Hunting
Hunting and trapping are allowed in the open areas of the park during the Wisconsin state parks hunting and trapping time frame. Trapping is not permitted in closed areas as noted on the park hunting map or within 100 yards of any designated use…
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Pets
Pets are allowed on the trails, when not snow-covered, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 8 feet. Please be courteous of other park visitors and clean up and properly dispose of pet waste. Pets are not allowed in any designated beach or…
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Biking
There are about nine miles of trails available for off-road bike enthusiasts that are open from May 1-Oct. 31 each year; weather and condition permitting. These trails are not open for biking, including fat-tire biking from Nov. 1-April 30 due to…