WalkHidden gem
Newport State Park
Ellison Bay, Wisconsin
A wild, quiet park with dark skies and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shore.
- Price
- State park vehicle admission sticker
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
The park has over 30 miles of trails through forest and along the lake, a favourite for hiking and stargazing. It is an International Dark Sky Park, so night views are excellent. The southern part has some of the quietest beaches on the peninsula.
Good to know
- Wisconsin state park sticker required
- Bring bug spray in summer
- Best time
- Clear nights for stars
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road, car parks
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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