Newport State Park

Ellison Bay, WI

4.8(1,246 reviews)

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About this campground

Newport State Park in Ellison Bay Wisconsin is Wisconsin's only formally-designated wilderness park and offers backpack camping for visitors. All campsites are hike-in and supplies must be carried into and out of campsites.

What campers say

Newport State Park is a compact, off‑the‑beaten‑path Door County park with varied, well‑maintained trails, easy beach access and a visitor center with restrooms and helpful rangers. Popular routes include the Fern and Lynd Point loops (boardwalk sections, mossy forest and shoreline views); parking lot 3 gives quick access to several trailheads and the group camp. The park hosts guided programs about forest recovery and local flora, and is noted for dark‑sky viewing. Practical notes: trails can be muddy in wet seasons and some shore areas are rocky; many paths are stroller‑friendly but expect short walks to campsites.

Our summary of 1,246 traveler reviews.