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Newport State Park

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Ellison Bay, WI · ★ 4.8 · 4 mentions in the last 30 days

2,373-acre park with shoreline & interior hiking, hike-in campsites & off-road bike trails.

Newport State Park is a 2,373-acre park in Ellison Bay with shoreline and interior hiking, hike-in campsites, and off-road bike trails. It's open daily from 6 AM to 11 PM, so you can stay past sunset, which suits the park's main draw. Creators post most about its International Dark Sky Park certification, sharing night sky views, stargazing and astrophotography, and one even makes the park the setting for an annual trip and art project.

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Social sightings

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@midwesttrippin
@midwesttrippin on TikTok Watch ↗ “Home to Wisconsin’s only International Dark Sky Park for stargazing.”
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@chicagoismyboyfriend
@chicagoismyboyfriend on Instagram Watch ↗ “Known for stargazing as a dark sky certified park.”
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@ann_baer_art
@ann_baer_art on Instagram Watch ↗ “The annual trip includes a personal art project at the park.”
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@j.r.mar
@j.r.mar on Instagram Watch ↗ “Stunning night sky views and astrophotography opportunities.”
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@oliviamaromusic
@oliviamaromusic on TikTok Watch ↗ “Popular for tent camping and hiking.”
  • Websitednr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/newport
  • Phone(920) 854-2500
  • HoursMonday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common questions about Newport State Park

Where is Newport State Park?

Newport State Park is in Ellison Bay, Door County, Wisconsin. It sits on the Door Peninsula between Green Bay and Lake Michigan, north of Sturgeon Bay.

What are the hours at Newport State Park?

Newport State Park is open Monday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 PM. Hours in Door County are seasonal, so check ahead outside summer.

When is Newport State Park open?

Newport State Park is generally open in spring, summer, fall and winter. Door County is busiest from late June through October, so early mornings and weekdays are the calmest times to go. Hours change with the season, so check before a special trip.

Is Newport State Park worth visiting?

Newport State Park has been shared 4 times on Instagram and TikTok in the last 30 days, which makes it one of the more talked-about parks & trails spots in Door County right now.

Does Newport State Park have a website?

Yes. The official site for Newport State Park is dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/newport.

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