Cave Point County Park

Cave Point County Park is perhaps the most iconic natural landscape in all of Door County. Revered by divers, photographers, swimmers, hikers, and all who visit, the beautifully carved rock faces lining the blue waters of Lake Michigan are quintessentially Door County. While not a state or national park, Cave Point has no shortage of majesty. Local county officials preserve the park, offering free admission to the picnic areas, trails, and spectacular views just up the beach from Whitefish Dunes State Park.

At Cave Point centuries of prevailing winds have produced the relentlessly pounding waves that have carved out caves in the limestone bluffs. You can enjoy the wonderful views and watch nature at work from several overlooks - you can explore the 19-acre park on foot along a short half-mile trail or bring a picnic and simply enjoy the view. Sunsets are particularly impressive and photographers will have a marvelous time. Adventurous visitors can go on a guided kayak tour with Door County Kayak Tours to see and explore the caves from the water.

In 1943, the Door County Board of Supervisors took a visionary step in preserving the 19 acres that would become Cave Point County Park. It was the fifth park established in the county and its preservation well preceded the formation of Whitefish Dunes State Park just to the south in 1967. The cavernous stone found at Cave Point has been carved out by centuries of violent waves crashing on the shore and dissolving the limestone cliff faces. Those waves are still crashing today, often reaching heights of more than 30 feet when they meet the immovable rock. Kayakers and scuba divers have the opportunity to see the dozens of underwater caverns that are hidden from view on the land.

Location: 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, United States
Area: 867 acres (351 ha)
Website: https://www.co.door.wi.gov/554/Cave-Point-County-Park

Hour: 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
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