OMG! This is the last place I expected to find food of this caliber.. soooo happy I was totally…read morewrong. Probably one of the best restaurants in Door County. We happen to arrive by boat and stay the night in the marina... service is great, fabulous bartender with great drinks, menu was so varied I had double deciding what to order. My brother ordered chicken Florentin, and I had the perch.. could not have been happier. Sure hope I can come back some day soon.

Delicious food and amazing, old school, mixed drinks. I made a reservation for a Wednesday…read moreenchilada at the bar. Eating solo, sounded better at the bar. I started with a fantastic margarita and chips and salsa. Then the chicken enchilada, the size of a small dog came. I watched the sunset out the window and ate an amazing 1/2 enchilada- couldn't eat the entire thing. The staff were all great. Especially Alex, the bartender. She is a multitasker like no other. I will be back with friends.

This island is definitely worth the ferry rides to get there. You can tour the lighthouse and hike…read morethe entire island. The lighthouse attendants are so friendly and knowledgeable. Very beautiful place to see.

Rock Island is, well, rocky. Make sure you have sturdy soled shoes or hiking boots because hiking…read morearound without them will sincerely tire out your feet. Unless you have your own boat access, you will take two boats to get there. The first is from the tip of the Door County peninsula to Washington Island, and the second is from Washington Island to Rock Island. Now, you may take your vehicle to Washington Island, but Rock Island is pedestrian traffic only. That is because there is nothing on it....it's uninhabited forest save for birds and some ground dwelling animals, like squirrels and chipmunks. You may hike around the island (it's large, but not huge, it doesn't take all day), and primitive camp. There are a few buildings you can visit and some you can even go in. Food and beverage is allowed, but you must bring it with you, and take all trash with you when you leave. Make sure to get back to the dock at one of the scheduled departure times, especially if you need to make the ferry back to the mainland. If you miss the last boat on either island, you're stuck until the following day. 6/2025

To be fair, I've only walked far enough into this park to visit the lookout tower, and that isn't…read moretoo far from the parking lot. The view isn't much, other than you can see nothing but trees and fields. You might just barely be able to see the water, if you look in the right direction. In fall, it's stunning, but the rest of the year it's just ok. 10/2025

We were up in Door County for our anniversary and someone told us about new tower inside park. We…read morewent to the park and hiked around for hours, then assended the tower. The views were just awesome, we took the ramp and then again the stairs. We spent about an hour admiring the views from this vantage point. Try it and you will love it. I am scared of heights and I enjoyed the visit here.

It's a must to see. Beautiful to walk & spend time with your love ones…read more You can bbq, swim, hike & see some beautiful view. Thank you for the unforgettable experienced. Highly recommended. Pic's is provided below.

Looking for a work out? Hike the trail to Mt. Baldy....it's mostly sand and your legs will feel…read morelike jello by the time you get to it, from continually sinking into the sand with each step... We don't usually hang out on the beach when we visit, because it is usually crowded with families, and that's just not our vibe, but we will hike. It's a scenic park, and a nice place to take pictures of the lake and the shoreline. Not my favorite of the Door County State Parks, but definitely worth a visit. 25/2024

Five stars, and this is based on a one day visit, of approximately 3 hours!…read more We were heading home from our stay at Peninsula State Park, and stopped in to check it out, since I had never been here before. What a lovely park! We picnicked down by the boat launch, which looks out over Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer Harbor. Our view actually consisted of two islands and the homes thereon. There is a shelter, of sorts, very near the boat ramp, and we learned that it is actually a place to process your catch....there are metal tables there to do what you need to do. After eating, we drove through the park to take in the sights and get a feel for it. We headed up to the tower, and as of our visit, it is still closed. We continued to the Old Ski Hill Overlook and got out to take some photos. We drove through more forest and ended up at the Nature Center and Park Store. Here you can rent bikes, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards. You can also pick up a souvenir or two, or some snacks. We made a pit stop at the toilets (flushable and with nice showers) before heading out and on our way home. This park is located within a decent distance of Sturgeon Bay, but is also remote enough that you won't get the sounds of the city disturbing you at night. It is an easy drive up the peninsula from this location, and day trips are definitely doable. The only downside, as others have mentioned, is that there is no beach at this park. If that is a deal breaker, there are 4 more state parks in Door County to choose from. I don't know if we will ever camp here, but I can definitely say that I am not opposed to another visit! 49/2022

Pretty large state park. We got a $16 day pass and drove around. We attempted to do a hike through…read moreone of the forested trails but there were just so many mosquitoes that we had to abort. Even the mosquito repellent couldn't keep them away and I got bit through my clothes. We got a great view on top of the tower. And then ventured towards the dock where apparently sometimes you can catch the fisherman come back with their catches.

Helpful and informative staff Beautiful bay/lake vistas…read more Water fowl aplenty Great hiking trails

Wow, do you want a hike and/or a view? Peninsula State Park won't disappoint you. Eagle Tower is…read moretruly extraordinary; the wood tower itself is beautiful and unique but the view is absolutely gorgeous. They've build a very long, safe ramp for easier access for those who can't /don't want to go up the steep steps. You definitely want to wear decent walking shoes or hiking boots depending on what you're planning on doing. A lot of the hiking is labeled very appropriately. What's marked as "Very Difficult" is VERY DIFFICULT! A lot of steep ups and downs with many tall, exposed roots. Lovely rock formations, brilliant nature and areas to creep off onto the rocky shore. Definitely trust the signs and wear the right shoes. Absolutely worth the work!

This is a great place, extremely peaceful and relaxing. Don't come here expecting the Four Seasons…read moreand you will be fine. It's clean the bed was comfortable and as a 6'6 330 pound guy the shower had room. You can't beat the location to all thing amazing on the Island and Cory & Laura are excellent hosts. Even delivered a coffee maker for me when I overslept and missed the coffee shops hours. Things close early on Washington Island so be prepared.

A nice little inn, minutes from the ferry and the main street of the island where most of the…read morerestaurants are situated. Nice, little but not fancy. But you are not going to Washington Island to be fancy; stay at home to wear your Channel and frolic in satin sheets. You are warned. The double room is rather on the small side but has a bed, a sofa, a few lamps, a TV/DVD set and an attached bathroom. The bed is TINY and squeaky - so be prepared for a bed night of sleep or just send your significant other on the sofa in the middle of the night (works best for couples over 2 years). But what sold me on the place is the free bikes available to all guests. There are plenty of them, and you can even used tandems if it strikes your fancy (I tried and didn't like it AT ALL but who knows?!?). Very nice to go all around the island. Don't miss it. Several grills, chaise chairs and a fire pit and also there for your comfort. Take advantage of it. A solid option on the other side of the Death's Door.

Fantastic ! Very clean restrooms, and showers…read more Well maintained grass cutting, and tree trimming. Check it out . Pull your rig in here and set a spell. Take a hot shower . Enjoy the island on your bicycle,motorcycle, or car . Have fun !

My first Door County experience included driving up the peninsula to the car ferry (with a couple…read moreof stops on the way), and onto Washington Island for a weekend of camping and sightseeing. I believe Washington Island Campground is THE ONLY camping on the island. The island has an "old timey" feel to it where everyone waves as you drive by and is very kind to tourists from what we experienced. As one lady we spoke to put it "They are so nice it's almost creepy". But onto the campground itself...it's not right there once you get off the ferry, maybe a couple of miles away. Fairly easy to find if you use the map they provide at the ferry station. I have not been to a campground in a long time but this one seemed fairly comparable to most I've been to. They have RV/trailer camping, horse camping, tent (electric or non) and cute little cabins you can rent. The grounds have a main office that sells wood for $6 a bunch (tip: you can probably name your own price if you buy more than one) and other small items but it's not a huge selection or anything. Besides, you're camping right?! They also have an inside lounge type area with a TV, pinball and other games, a pool table and an ATM. This would be good if you were waiting for someone to shower or it ended up raining, but we never had a use for it. Onto the showers...they are pretty clean and they are the type where you pop in a quarter and 6ish minutes later you have to add it again. BUT... you do get the quarter back so it's a free shower. The showers and flush able toilets are connected to the main building, but there is one other set of pit toilets on the other side of the grounds. If you have a site further away you may want to drive if you need the flushing toilets. The campsites were okay, some are better than others. We camped in the non-electric tent side and because it was before the busy time hits on July 4th we had pick of the sites which was cool. We were literally the only ones there for two nights, aside from random RVs and horse campers. And please note, sites near the horses can hear the horses in the morning hours lol. Site #20 is a popular one and would be good for two tents and cars, but it had less grass than we wanted. Bug wise we had no ticks and we didn't really have an issue in late June with mosquitos or anything else. We saw lots of interesting bugs/wildlife on the island such as a tree frog that sat on our chair for two hours near the fire, a lot of tadpoles in the campground man-made pond, a snake in the road and bald eagles. Just a really nice weekend overall. I would camp here again for sure, but would also consider renting one of the cabins. Our only true complaint was this: the people who run the office are very nice and were very accommodating. However, they keep their dog tied up 24 hours a day outside of the office and that just bothers me a lot. One of the times we had to give him water because he was out and no one was around. I feel like he is a bit neglected being tied to a 5' rope all of time and that alone might prevent me from camping there again. I should also mention, they have their own black horse on the property with an electric fence around it. I guess most people know what an electric fence looks like (including my boyfriend who accidentally touched it and got shocked but was ok after his bad headache passed) but I think they need to have a sign on it so small children and those who do not know are warned. That's it. It's a nice campground and I would more than likely return sometime.

We stopped here on a rainy Saturday for lunch. The main bar/restaurant was closed but the outdoor…read morearea was open. We had a dog with us and they had one table that was kind of outdoor/indoor so we sat there as dogs weren't allowed in the bar area. They were training some new people who were learning English which was a little bit challenging. They did a good job though and the owner/manager (?) came over to double check the orders. We ordered cheese curds which were actually really good. We all agreed that we'd come back just for the curds. My kids had a chicken tender basket. Pretty standard. I had the whitefish fill sandwich. It was just ok. The sauce didn't have much flavor and definitely could have used way more dill. I ended up using ranch to give it something. My friend had a fish basket and said it was alright too.

To the staffs credit, they did tell us that the wait would be close to an hour. Many establishments…read moredon't tell you that upfront. So we waited and had a fish basket and fish sandwich. The bun, and the fish sandwich was remarkable, very soft. Unfortunately, the fish was average. Needs more seasoning. I assumed the tarter sauce is made in house but it was virtually mayo with a few diced pickles. Not a tarter I'd expect at a place that sells mostly fish. The coleslaw wasn't bad but odd. I don't believe I've ever had one that's diced rather than shredded. That too needs a bit more seasoning. Overall, would not recommend.

Wonderful dining experience! The meal was outstanding, the ambiance was excellent and the service…read morewas great. I had the Cast Iron Chicken and my wife had sesame encrusted Salmon ? Portion size was very nice reasobly oriced and perfectly seasoned. Best meal I have had in DC in recent memory. Would definitely recommend and will definitely plan on going back!

We dined last evening and everything about our experience was exceptional. Everyone in our party…read moreenjoyed our apps and entrees. We ordered the fish dip, avocado tartare, and smoked salmon Rangoon along with white fish platter and chicken and grits. What I want to note is the owners went above and beyond to make our dining experience exceptional. They truly went out of their way to take care of us. We will be back and highly recommend!