Something of note: The eastern terminus of the Ice Age Trail is in the park, so you can hike a small part of it. I would not let that deter you from hiking on the trails, though. We are not the best map readers, but we encountered two other groups who commented on the difficulty of following the map, so it wasn't just us. For instance, at an intersection, there might just be a blue marker with a hiker on it rather than a marker that indicates what trail it is. While the trails are well maintained, the trail markers and the map can sometimes be confusing. You will find plenty of natural beauty if you hike the trails. You can still get some great views of Sawyer Harbor and the ship canal from various points in the park. The good news is, it looks like the tower will be repaired rather than torn down. We did not see anything on the park map that referred to the tower, but we ran into a couple who were surprised to find it closed. We thought people were aware of that, but if you don't follow what is going on in the park, you probably wouldn't know. They are all beautiful.įirst a PSA: The old wooden fire tower is closed because it is not structurally safe. There are also several other parks on the peninsula that are worthy of visit. If you like getting out in nature in a safe and relatively remote bit of paradise it would behoove you to take the drive north. It is a bit nippy but the mobs of people are gone.īottom line, this is a beautiful piece of Door County you won't want to miss. My favorite time to visit is in the fall. But that is another review for another day. For a grander view of the area make sure you climb the observation tower (if it is open).Īlso worthy of mention is the fact that the Eastern terminus of the 1200 mile Ice Age Trail is in this park. If you don't mind chilly water there is a nice swim area with a spectacular view of the far side of Sturgeon Bay. Make sure you bring your binoculars because the birding is fun. Ask a friendly ranger for a park map when you enter the park. If you want to hike, there are miles of trails for you to explore. There are drinks, snacks and camping supplies. Showers and a sanitary dump station are open in season.' Firewood is available in the nice park store.Īlso, at the store, you can rent bicycles, kayaks, and canoes. Two of the group sites can accommodate trailers and motor homes and the other two sites are available for tent campers.

Four group sites can each accommodate 30 people. If you want to camp, 'Two loops of the Daisy Field campground offer a total of 123 campsites, 40 with electricity. $28 dollars a year for the younger set, and $38 for out-of-staters. A $13 yearly fee will get you into all state parks for an entire year. You can buy a daily pass or a yearly pass for all state parks. It is located in Door County along Sturgeon Bay, an area of stunning natural beauty. Established in 1928, Potawatomi State Park is a 1,225-acre Wisconsin state park northwest of the city of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.

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