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This unique park features the Pottawatomie Lighthouse as well as stone buildings built by a wealthy inventor who owned the island between 1910 and 1964. Rock Island offers rustic, walk-in campsites, hiking trails, a swimming beach and miles of shoreline to explore.
Directions. Two ferry rides are needed to reach Rock Island State Park. Take Wisconsin Highway 42 to its end at Northport, the tip of the Door County Peninsula. Take the Washington Island Ferry [exit DNR] to Washington Island. The ferry carries people, vehicles, bicycles and freight.
Rock Island State Park offers 40 primitive, walk-in tent sites. Two of the sites are group campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only. There is drinking water near the dock and boathouse. Vault toilets are available.
Apr 19, 2024 · The vehicle-free oasis of Rock Island State Park in Door County promises adventure, serenity, and a deep dive into natural beauty and historical intrigue. Join us as we explore the wonders and practical tips for making the most of your visit to this enchanting island.
The island is located about a mile off of Washington Island, at the tip of Door County in Wisconsin. You need to take 2 ferries to get there. The first from Sister Bay to Washington Island runs frequently and late. The second ferry from Washington Island runs on the hour.
Rock Island State Park is a state park of Wisconsin located on Rock Island off the tip of the Door Peninsula at the eastern edge of Green Bay and Lake Michigan.
Mar 1, 2023 · People who camp on the island get to explore it at leisure, taking time to hike the interior, stroll through its two cemeteries, swim off its superb beach and look for rock carvings left by Halldor Einarsson, Thordarson's Icelandic wood carver. Overnight visitors get to be on island time.
