POTAWATOMI STATE PARK
Potawatomi, on the shore of Sturgeon Bay just northwest of the city of Sturgeon Bay, has gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs.
A 75-foot observation tower rises above the forest canopy, giving a panoramic view of Sawyer Harbor. On a clear day, the view from the park's observation tower reaches 16 miles across Green Bay.
A Wisconsin State Park System vehicle admission sticker is required on all motor vehicles stopping in state parks, forests and recreation areas, please visit the
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Day-UseFishingyes
Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
The two campgrounds have a total of 123 campsites, 25 of them with electricity. There's winter camping for hardy souls. Potawatomi has a cabin for people with disabilities.
Located on the shore of Sturgeon Bay, visitors can enjoy fishing from a pier or by boat. Common catches include walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and perch. The park also provides access to ice fishing during winter months for species like whitefish.
Potawatomi State Park is located near Marinette, Sturgeon Bay
Potawatomi State Park offers scenic picnic areas with tables and grills overlooking Sturgeon Bay. Shelter rentals are available for groups.
This 1,225-acre park offers trails for hiking (9 miles), mountain biking (8 miles), skiing (8.5 miles, groomed and tracked, some for skate skiing) and snowmobiling (8.3 miles). A small sledding hill is available near the campground shelter.
From Chicago: Take Interstate Highway 94 north. In Milwaukee, exit onto Interstate Highway 43 and continue as directed below.
From Milwaukee: Take Interstate 43 or US Highway 41 north to Green Bay. (If you take Highway 41, take it to the north side of Green Bay and exit on Interstate 43 south.) On the northeast side of Green Bay, exit from Interstate 43 onto State Highway 57 north and continue as directed below.
From Green Bay: Take State Highway 57 north. Drive about 37 miles to County Highway PD. Turn north on Highway PD and go about 2.4 miles to the park entrance.
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