Potawatomi State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 746-2890
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Door County, about 3 miles northwest of Sturgeon Bay, Potawatomi State Park covers about 1,101 acres.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, biking, and fishing. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. There are also cabins for rent.
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. | — | |
| Mon–Thu | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | — |
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 visitor center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The center is closed Monday through Thursday.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Field campground Two loops of the Daisy Field campground offer a total of 123 campsites, 40 with electricity. Four group sites can each accommodate 30 people. Two of the group sites can accommodate trailers and motor homes and the other two sites are available for tent campers. Showers and a sanitary dump station are open in season.
• Campground map
There are two paved, accessible campsites in the south loop of the campground in addition to the accessible cabin. These sites have paved pathways leading to the toilet/shower building and are equipped with pedestals for electric hookups. | — | Electric (some sites)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
Potawatomi State Park has family and group campsites and an accessible cabin for people with disabilities.
Daisy Field campground: Two loops of the Daisy Field campground offer a total of 123 campsites, 40 with electricity. Four group sites can each accommodate 30 people. Two of the group sites can accommodate trailers and motor homes and the other two sites are available for tent campers. Showers and a sanitary dump station are open in season.
- Campground map
There are two paved, accessible campsites in the south loop of the campground in addition to the accessible cabin. These sites have paved pathways leading to the toilet/shower building and are equipped with pedestals for electric hookups.
Firewood: Firewood can be purchased at the Potawatomi Park Store in the campground.
Don't move firewood!
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabin by the Bay
Cabin by the Bay: The Cabin by the Bay in the south campground provides fully accessible indoor camping for persons with disabilities. The cabin is equipped with a low counter, stove, microwave and refrigerator. Two hospital beds, a full-sized sofa sleeper and two cots accommodate up to six people. Amenities include a bathroom with a wheel-in shower, heating, air conditioning and a screened porch.
A committee of people with disabilities helped design the cabin to make it highly useable by a variety of people.
- Accessible cabin reservations
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingCampingFishingHikingHuntingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Nature center or museum
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ 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
Potawatomi State Park offers accessible opportunities including an accessible cabin, accessible campsites, an accessible fishing pier, picnic shelters, and a boat launch with an accessible boarding pier. A universal kayak launch will be installed at Potawatomi State Park in mid-June 2025. This launch features an accessible route of travel, a transfer bench, handrails, and rollers or launch guides to help the vessel glide into the water. An adaptive kayak will also be available for rental from the park.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3740 Cty Hwy PD
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 - Nearest town
- Sturgeon Bay — about 3 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.8518, -87.4250
- Phone
- (920) 746-2890
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
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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: Birch-flanked woodland with large fallen logs, Potawatomi State Park, Wisconsin.jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Z3lvs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology