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Newport State Park
This 2,373-acre state park is
Wisconsin’s only designated wilderness
park. The park’s evergreen and hardwood
forests, meadows and wetlands
are framed on one side by 11 miles of
Lake Michigan shoreline. With just 16
backpack campsites, 38 miles of trails
for hiking, and 16 miles of biking trails,
Newport is a
welcome respite
from the bustle
of Door County.
Backpack camping
is also available
in winter, as
are 26 miles of
cross-county ski
trails. The park
has an excellent
nature center
and interpretive programs to foster
birding and wildlife viewing.
Directions: From Ellison Bay, follow
Hwy 42 east 2 miles to Cty NP
(Newport Dr.) 3 miles to the park
entrance.
Gazetteer: Page 81, B8.
Phone: 920/854-2500 (Wisconsin DNR).
Web site: WDNR Newport State Park
Signature Species: Black-throated
Green Warbler,
American Redstart, and
Ovenbird.
Rare Species: Black-throated
Blue Warbler and Great Black-backed
Gull.
Seasonality: Open all year.
Parking: Provided.
Nearest Food & Lodging: Ellison Bay.
Fees: State Park fees apply.
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