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A primitive Lake Michigan island with a lighthouse, stone buildings and a swimming beach. Take the ferry to camp, hike, explore and enjoy the shoreline at this unique park.
Rock Island State Park is a state park of Wisconsin located on Rock Island off the tip of the Door Peninsula at the eastern edge of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Hours. The park is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. The Rock Island Ferry runs Memorial Day Weekend through the second Monday in October. Directions. Two ferry rides are needed to reach Rock Island State Park. Take Wisconsin Highway 42 to its end at Northport, the tip of the Door County Peninsula.
Apr 19, 2024 · The vehicle-free oasis of Rock Island State Park in Door County promises adventure, serenity, and a deep dive into natural beauty and historical intrigue. Join us as we explore the wonders and practical tips for making the most of your visit to this enchanting island.
Rock Island State Park offers 40 primitive, walk-in tent sites. Two of the sites are group campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only. There is drinking water near the dock and boathouse. Vault toilets are available.
Take the ferry Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day and enjoy a tour of the Pottawatomie Lighthouse (tours 10am-4pm) This primitive Lake Michigan Island boasts stone buildings built by a wealthy inventor who owned the island between 1910 and 1945, house exhibits.
Mar 1, 2023 · Best things to do on Rock Island State Park in Wisconsin's Door County. Wisconsin's Icelandic outpost. On Lake Michigan, a pioneering inventor transformed an island. © Beth Gauper. The Rock Island boathouse includes a great hall styled after the parliament building in Reykjavik.
