Peninsula 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
- 468 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 868-3258
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Construction Peninsula SP Trail Projects NoticePeninsula State Park will be working to improve the park's trail systems as identified in the property’s approved master plan. For more information… (more)
Peninsula State Park will be working to improve the park's trail systems as identified in the property’s approved master plan. For more information and maps of project work, please see: Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-04-23. Official alert
Partial closure Peninsula SP Tennison Bay 2026 Shower Buildings NoticeBeginning in 2026, all shower buildings in the Tennison Bay Campground will be renovated to upgrade the buildings utilities. The shower buildings… (more)
Beginning in 2026, all shower buildings in the Tennison Bay Campground will be renovated to upgrade the buildings utilities. The shower buildings will be closed in phases to ensure showers will be available during the camping season. Impact: Low.
Posted by the park 2026-10-13. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 3,699 acres, Peninsula State Park lies in Door County, about 7 miles southwest of Sister Bay.
Visitors come for golf, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, and boating. Overnight options include 468 campsites across 5 camping areas, with tent sites.
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. | — | |
| Sat–Sun | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Labor day to memorial day |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. year-round. The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The park office is open daily year-round (excluding some holidays). Office hours from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Office hours vary from Labor Day to Memorial Day weekend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Nicolet Bay campground Sites: North Nicolet Bay (600-numbered campsites) has 44 sites. There are no electrical hookups. All sites are reservable. A campground host is at 619E.
Services: North Nicolet Bay Campground has hot water, shower, flush toilet facilities and a cold water flush toilet building without showers. Additional showers are in the beach area.
The campground also has a public boat launch and fishing pier.
Nicolet Bay is also home to Peninsula's only sand swimming beach. No lifeguard is on duty. The beach area has two sand volleyball courts, playground equipment and a camp store. Boat and bike rentals… | 44 | Showers | — |
| South Nicolet Bay campground Sites: South Nicolet Bay (700-800 numbered campsites) has 143 sites; 54 have electricity. A campground host is at 783E. Sites 776E and 779E have been designated for people with disabilities.
Services: South Nicolet Bay campground has two hot water, shower and flush toilet facilities. A public boat launch is located at North Nicolet Bay.
Nicolet Bay is also home to Peninsula's only sand swimming beach. No lifeguard is on duty. The beach area has two sand volleyball courts, playground equipment and the Camp Store. Boat and bike rentals are available at Nicolet Beach.
• Nicolet South campground… | 143 | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
| Tennison Bay campground Sites: Tennison Bay (campsites numbered in the 200s, 300s and 400s) has 188 sites; 97 are electric. All sites are reservable. Sites 322E and 324E have been designated for people with disabilities. A campground host is at site 323E.
Services: Two hot water shower and flush toilet buildings are centrally located in Tennison Bay. One is fully accessible. Three flush toilet buildings without showers are located throughout the campground. A play area with new equipment is north of the camping area. Tennison Bay also has a boat launch for canoes and kayaks. The overflow parking area for camping… | 188 | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
| Weborg Point campground Sites: 12 sites; all are electric and reservable. This campground does not have a campground host.
Services: The campground has one completely accessible hot water shower and flush toilet building. A fully accessible concrete fishing pier is west of the campground.
Shelter: The shelter next to the campground is reservable. It is completely enclosed and has 30-amp electrical outlets, lights and a fireplace. Firewood can be purchased on a limited basis at the Wood Yard on Bluff Road.
• Weborg campground map | 12 | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
| Welcker's Point campground Sites: Welcker's Point has 81 family campsites. There are no electrical hookups. All sites are reservable. A campground host is at site 525E.
Services: The campground has two shower buildings and one flush toilet building.
Shelter: Welcker's Point, north of the camping area, has a reservable shelter. The shelter is completely enclosed and has a fireplace. Firewood can be purchased at the Wood Yard on Bluff Road. There is no electrical service at this location. A vault toilet is near the shelter.
• Welcker's Point campground map | 81 | Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
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.
North Nicolet Bay campground: Sites: North Nicolet Bay (600-numbered campsites) has 44 sites. There are no electrical hookups. All sites are reservable. A campground host is at 619E.
Services: North Nicolet Bay Campground has hot water, shower, flush toilet facilities and a cold water flush toilet building without showers. Additional showers are in the beach area.
The campground also has a public boat launch and fishing pier.
Nicolet Bay is also home to Peninsula's only sand swimming beach. No lifeguard is on duty. The beach area has two sand volleyball courts, playground equipment and a camp store. Boat and bike rentals are available at Nicolet Beach.
- Nicolet North campground map
South Nicolet Bay campground: Sites: South Nicolet Bay (700-800 numbered campsites) has 143 sites; 54 have electricity. A campground host is at 783E. Sites 776E and 779E have been designated for people with disabilities.
Services: South Nicolet Bay campground has two hot water, shower and flush toilet facilities. A public boat launch is located at North Nicolet Bay.
Nicolet Bay is also home to Peninsula's only sand swimming beach. No lifeguard is on duty. The beach area has two sand volleyball courts, playground equipment and the Camp Store. Boat and bike rentals are available at Nicolet Beach.
- Nicolet South campground map
Tennison Bay campground: Sites: Tennison Bay (campsites numbered in the 200s, 300s and 400s) has 188 sites; 97 are electric. All sites are reservable. Sites 322E and 324E have been designated for people with disabilities. A campground host is at site 323E.
Services: Two hot water shower and flush toilet buildings are centrally located in Tennison Bay. One is fully accessible. Three flush toilet buildings without showers are located throughout the campground. A play area with new equipment is north of the camping area. Tennison Bay also has a boat launch for canoes and kayaks. The overflow parking area for camping parties is next to the kayak launch. No Swimming. The closest beach is one mile from Tennison Bay, at Nicolet Bay Beach.
- Tennison Bay campground map
Weborg Point campground: Sites: 12 sites; all are electric and reservable. This campground does not have a campground host.
Services: The campground has one completely accessible hot water shower and flush toilet building. A fully accessible concrete fishing pier is west of the campground.
Shelter: The shelter next to the campground is reservable. It is completely enclosed and has 30-amp electrical outlets, lights and a fireplace. Firewood can be purchased on a limited basis at the Wood Yard on Bluff Road.
- Weborg campground map
Welcker's Point campground: Sites: Welcker's Point has 81 family campsites. There are no electrical hookups. All sites are reservable. A campground host is at site 525E.
Services: The campground has two shower buildings and one flush toilet building.
Shelter: Welcker's Point, north of the camping area, has a reservable shelter. The shelter is completely enclosed and has a fireplace. Firewood can be purchased at the Wood Yard on Bluff Road. There is no electrical service at this location. A vault toilet is near the shelter.
- Welcker's Point campground map
Group camps: Peninsula offers three group campsites: Lakeshore orchard and Meadow. All are reservable.
Only tent camping is allowed. Electric service is not available at group campsites. Vault toilets and water fountains are centrally located between the campsites. The closest hot water, shower and flush toilet facilities are at South Nicolet Bay Campground about one-half mile away. Motor vehicles are allowed only in the parking lots. One motorhome or camper may be set up in the parking lot to serve as a base of operations. This unit is restricted to storage, cooking, personal bathroom and shower only. No overnight camping is allowed in campers and motorhomes at the group camp.
- Outdoor group camp map
Winter Camping: Tennison Bay campground has campsites available for winter camping. Electric hookups are available. A water source is located at the well house on the main road. Campers must make a reservation before setting up on any site.
- Tennison Bay Campground - Winter Camping
Dump Station: A sanitary dump station is on Shore Road just east of Tennison Bay campground. Potable water is available when the dump station is open.
The dump station is open May through October. It is closed seasonally November through April.
Firewood: Wood Yard at Peninsula State Park
Don't move firewood!
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingFishingGolfHikingHuntingHistoric sites and toursPicnickingSwimming
Trails
Hiking: Hiking at Peninsula State Park
An outdoor track wheelchair can be checked out for use on certain days of the week by park visitors. The wheelchair can be checked out through the Friends of Peninsula website.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 9462 Shore Rd.
Fish Creek, WI 54212 - Nearest town
- Sister Bay — about 7 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.1271, -87.2364
- Phone
- (920) 868-3258
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
• Get Directions - Peninsula State Park
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)
“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