Newport State Park

I have been to all off the Door County state parks several times but never managed Newport until this year. I finally had the time n opportunity to spend a day hiking on trails and loved it! Not as much beach/sand exposure as i expected thou. Trails we both easy and a little terrain. Loved the nature, different trees, birds, one trail had tons of gardens snakes going across path n on bushes. Welcome center is great, beautiful flowers n butterflies outside. Even great fun n educational inside. The 2nd visit we did a hike in overnight camp and it was great. Sites are secluded and we had one right on the water. Really enjoyed it!
8 years ago (10-12-2017)

Fantastic state park! Great hiking trails! We started on the beach and watched the stars come out. It was one of the most beautiful sights I've ever seen.
8 years ago (30-12-2017)

Lovely, beautiful, and quiet state park. Nice hiking in nature! Best thing about it is that it is usually deserted! Very few tourists make there! Very nice beach.. great swimming if the lake levels and water temperature (usually very cold) are right. Nice wading along exposed rock sections. If you are a camper, this the quietest place on the peninsula... be sure to camp there, but be QUIET and enjoy the stars and the whip-poor-wills' song Wonderful way to get to nature and leave the tourists and hussle-bussle behind!
8 years ago (23-12-2017)

This park is an absolute jewel for hikers. There are several parking areas and many trails all with the unique feel and topography. Despite a heavy Taurus season we only ran across a couple of other hikers in a half-day hike. I can't wait to go back.
8 years ago (23-10-2017)

The lady at the front desk was very nice and polite and made my experience camping there so much better. As for the park itself it has a lot of beautiful nature and the view of the lake is breathtaking! In the camping sites there's even a dry box to put your food in to avoid any critters getting into it. They also have benches and a pit with a grill to make a fire in. Also there's a nice dog called gunner that lives in the park and follows you around. Lots of spiders though. Overall a great park.
9 years ago (29-08-2017)