Fish, Wildlife and Parks

Fishing

Northern Sky Theater

The Northern Sky Theater is an amphitheater located in the forest that includes accessible seating, restrooms, and a universal trail connecting the parking lot to the amphitheater. A professional group of actors and musicians perform from…

Maps

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History

Native American cultures Humans have lived in the Door Peninsula for about 11,000 years. These early people were hunters and gatherers and eventually established small seasonal villages. 500 BC: Village site established at today's Nicolet Bay…

White Cedar Nature Center

Peninsula's White Cedar Nature Center is a fun, family-friendly place featuring a little of everything: park and natural history; wildlife, bird and fish displays; a reading corner, fossils, furs, nature programs and more. The nature center is on…

Conditions

WeatherWeather forecast [exit DNR]BeachFor current beach conditions, see the Wisconsin Beach Closings and Advisory Map.

Picnic Areas and Shelters

Peninsula State Park has picnic areas at Fish Creek (near the park headquarters), Nelson Point, Nicolet Beach and Pines Area, Eagle Terrace, Weborg Point and Welcker's Point. All areas have picnic tables, charcoal grills and vault toilets. Weborg…

Camping

Peninsula is Wisconsin's most popular camping destination. Peninsula State Park's five campgrounds have a total of 468 family sites and there are also three group campsites for tent camping. Winter Camping Tennison Bay campground has…

Winter Recreation

Cross-country skiing Classic skiing: Peninsula has 16 miles of groomed, mostly double-tracked ski trails. These trails are designed to run one way, are color-coded and vary from easy to difficult. Pets, hiking and snowshoeing are not allowed on ski…

Rental Equipment