Gills Rock Door County

Top o' the Thumb.

The car ferry leaving Gill's Rock is located at the very tip of the Door Peninsula.

This settlement is about 40 mi. north of Sturgeon Bay, at the end of highway 42.

The car ferry to Washington island leaves from Northport Dock at the end of HWY 42. This little boat ride will take about 30 minutes.

There is a Maritime Museum where you can see old shipwrecks, fishing equipment, photographs, commercial fishing operations, and other information about this area. The museum is open daily from Memorial Day through mid October.

If you like to go fishing, there is a boat launch in Hegehog Harbor. There are also charter boats that supply fishing equipment and guided tours for trout and salmon available.

Restaurants

Shoreline Restaurant
12747 Hwy 42 920.854.2950

Lodging

Cottages

Windside Cottages
12714 Hwy 42 920.854.4871

Teskies Cottages
970 Cottage Rd 920.854.4063

Hotels, Motels, and Inn's

Anchors Aweigh Inn
12647 Hwy 42 920.854.5789

Dock Side
919 Cottage Rd 920.854.9400

Harbor House Inn
12666 Hwy 42 920.854.5196

Maple Grove Motel
809 Hwy 42 920.854.2587

"On the Rocks" Cliffside Lodge
849 Wisconsin Bay Road Gills Rock

The Shoreline Resort
12747 Hwy 42 Gills Rock 920.854.2606

Museum

Gills Rock Maritime Museum
12724 Wisconsin Bay Rd.

This museum features the history of commercial fishing. There are two
fishing tugs on display; the Hope and the Avery. There are also exhibits of shipwrecks, navigation, and lifesaving items.

Parks, & Beaches

DOOR COUNTY HEADLANDS SANCTUARY or DOOR BLUFF

biking hiking

Located in the township of Liberty Grove, take Cedar Rd. out of Ellison Bay to Garret Bay Rd., turn left on East Door Bluff Rd., then turn at the first right.

SIZE: 155 acres

A view of Door County Headlands Sanctuary Bluff, from the ice in March. This Door County Park is maintained in its natural state. The limestone bluffs rise high above the water and you can walk along them on many of the trails. It is said that the mainland Potawatomi Indians fought the Iroquois Indians of Washington Island at this historical site.

SAND BAY TOWN PARK

A small sign nailed to a cedar tree marks this park in the township of Liberty Grove at the end of Waters End Rd.

NEWPORT STATE PARK

This Park is located in the township of Liberty Grove
Between Ellison Bay and Gills Rock off CTY NP

SIZE: 2400 acres

Newport is a very wilderness area with over 175 different species of
birds and wildlife from deer to wild turkeys. In the 1800's the
park area was the site of a logging town named Newport. In 1966 the
state purchased the land and made it a park.
If you like canoeing, take advantage of the 1.5 miles of Europe lake
shoreline.

EUROPE LAKE

Located in the township of Liberty Grove, follow Europe Lake Rd to the end.
This lake is very shallow and maintains a nice warm temperature.

EUROPE BAY ROAD

Located in the township of Liberty grove, follow this road to its end.

This road runs along the outside of the Northport Bird Refuge as it nears Lake Michigan. There is a sand and pebble beach. Watch the lake roll in and enjoy yourself.

GILLS ROCK MEMORIAL PARK

Located in Gills Rock on Wisconsin Bay road, adjacent to the Maritime Museum of Gills Rock.

This charming community park was dedicated to Harry Franklin Voight.

ISLE VIEW PARK

Located down Isle view road in Gills Rock on Lake Michigan

Fishing

Charter Fishing

Captain Paul's Charter Fishing
920.854.4614

Boat Launches & Inland Lakes

Hedgehog Harbor

Garret Bay . This launch is no longer in existence. The dock
has been pulled out and the water level is below the end of what used to be a launch.

Hiking, Biking, and Skiing

NEWPORT STATE PARK

Shopping

Copper Gull Gifts & Sports ware
1247 Hwy 42 920.854.4707