Whitefish Dunes State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- dnr.wisconsin.gov(920) 823-2400
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Whitefish Dunes SP Black Trail ClosedThe Black Trail at Whitefish Dunes State Park will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 for resurfacing work. This closure will last through… (more)
The Black Trail at Whitefish Dunes State Park will be closed beginning Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 for resurfacing work. This closure will last through late November. Some trail sections the Black Trail overlaps or connects with may also be closed. Impact: High.
Posted by the park 2026-10-27. Official alert
Overview
In Door County, about 12 miles northeast of Sturgeon Bay, Whitefish Dunes State Park covers about 869 acres.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hunting in season, boating, swimming, and biking.
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. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 6 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. year-round. The park is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The main gate opens at 8 a.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.
Things to do
BikingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingHuntingPicnickingSwimming
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
✓ 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
Whitefish Dunes State Park offers accessible opportunities including a nature center, beach viewing platform, and accessible picnic shelter. The park has a beach wheelchair available that can be checked out at no charge. Call the property for more information on the beach wheelchair.
This property features a universally accessible trail. For more information, visit Accessible Recreation.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 3275 Clark Lake Rd.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 - Nearest town
- Sturgeon Bay — about 12 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.9284, -87.1820
- Phone
- (920) 823-2400
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Please note there is no access to the park entrance from South Cave Point Dr. The entrance is located off Clark Lake Road. • 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)
“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