Newport State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 854-2500
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Weather Newport SP Campsites 6-13 Conditions NoticeThe southern part of Newport State Park experienced severe storms in 2025 and hundreds of trees along the trails and campsites were blown down. All… (more)
The southern part of Newport State Park experienced severe storms in 2025 and hundreds of trees along the trails and campsites were blown down. All trails and sites are open, however, campsites 6-13 were the most impacted. For more information, see: Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-07-17. Official alert
Construction Newport SP Dark Sky Viewing Area NoticeA construction project is taking place near Lot 3 at the Dark Sky Viewing Area at Newport State Park. The Dark Sky Viewing Area remains open,… (more)
A construction project is taking place near Lot 3 at the Dark Sky Viewing Area at Newport State Park. The Dark Sky Viewing Area remains open, however, please use caution around the construction area and equipment. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-06-22. Official alert
Overview
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Covering about 2,467 acres, Newport State Park lies in Door County, about 7 miles northeast of Sister Bay.
The park supports stargazing, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, and swimming. The official site lists about 30 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites). The park says there are no showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. Newport State Park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets allowed on a physical leash no longer than 8 feet at all times and under control; loose pets may be seized. Property-specific pet areas/restrictions appear on park pages.
Statewide rule from Wisconsin's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle, resident vs nonresident pricing: a vehicle admission pass is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas (daily $13 WI / $16 out-of-state; annual $28 / $50; rates effective Aug. 19, 2025). State trails use a per-person trail pass for certain uses. Heritage Hill SP charges a per-person admission instead.
Statewide fee rule from Wisconsin's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Wisconsin park passes
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (Wisconsin plates) — $28. All Wisconsin state parks, forests and recreation areas for 12 months Details
- 12-month vehicle admission pass (out-of-state plates) — $50. Same, nonresident vehicles Details
- 12-month pass, Wisconsin residents 65+ — $13. Resident senior vehicles Details
- 12-month reduced-rate pass (additional household vehicle) — $15.50 resident / $32.50 nonresident. Additional vehicles at the same household address; bought with a full-price pass Details
- Daily vehicle admission pass — $13 resident / $3 resident 65+ / $16 nonresident Details
From the Wisconsin state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Wisconsin State Park System reservations (Camis 'Going to Camp')
- Phone
- 1-888-947-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack campsites Newport has 17 backpack (hike-in) campsites, including one group site. All sites can be reserved. Campers must hike or bike in all gear and supplies. There are no carts available at the park. There are a few amenities at the sites, including a pit toilet, fire ring with flip-up grill, a lock box for food and a bench or two. Water is available at the park office or at a solar pump near the picnic shelter by Lot 3 (seasonally). There are no shower facilities at the park. All garbage must be carried out of all campsites.
• Park map | — | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Newport State Park offers rustic, backpack camping for visitors. Camping is allowed in designated campsites only.
Backpack campsites: Newport has 17 backpack (hike-in) campsites, including one group site. All sites can be reserved. Campers must hike or bike in all gear and supplies. There are no carts available at the park. There are a few amenities at the sites, including a pit toilet, fire ring with flip-up grill, a lock box for food and a bench or two. Water is available at the park office or at a solar pump near the picnic shelter by Lot 3 (seasonally). There are no shower facilities at the park. All garbage must be carried out of all campsites.
- Park map
Firewood: Firewood is not sold at Newport State Park. Visitors can gather any wood that is dead and down. It is illegal to cut anything from live trees.
Don't move firewood! See Firewood facts, rules and advice.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingCampingFishingHikingHuntingStargazingPicnicking
Swimming
Swimming in Lake Michigan is a popular activity. There is a sandy beach area near parking lot 3. Please use caution in the lake. No lifeguards are present. Please remember that no campfires, glass, grills or metal detectors are allowed on the beach. Here are some tips to remember for staying safe in the water: Great Lakes Beach Safety.
Boating and paddling
There is no boat launch or beach at the park. Users of small watercraft or floatation devices should be aware of the wind conditions on Lake Michigan. Strong west winds can blow watercraft away from the shoreline. Parents, watch your children at all times. Rubber rafts and other boats require personal floatation devices.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Showers: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Newport State Park offers an array of accessible opportunities, including an accessible picnic shelter a paved walkway to the beach and a beach wheelchair. For more information on the beach wheelchair, contact the park office.
Fern/Europe Bay Trail is a flat and wide universal trail paved with crushed limestone and segmented with the boardwalk. The Discovery Pen located at the park office is filled with auditory and tactile messages created for the Fern/Europe Bay Trail.
For more information on universally accessible trails, visit Accessible Recreation.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 475 Cty Hwy NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210 - Nearest town
- Sister Bay — about 7 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.2346, -86.9979
- Phone
- (920) 854-2500
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Newport State Park is near the tip of the Door County Peninsula off State Hwy. 42. Traveling north from Ellison Bay visitors should turn right/east off Hwy. 42. • Get directions
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Wisconsin State Park System — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Wisconsin DNR 'Find a Park' directory (server-rendered Drupal view, ?page=0..5), filtered to /topic/parks/ property pages
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Newport male pipe smoker (Unsplash).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Alexander Ramsey alexanderramsey
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology