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Washington Island, Door County Wisconsin

Take a trip to Washington Island.

Washington Island Car Ferry.Washington Island is Wisconsin's largest island (36 square miles).

Located about 7 miles from Gills Rock, off the tip of Door County.

You can gain access to the island by a private boat, the car ferry or passenger ferry. There is also an airport on the island.

Rock Island Sate Park is about a mile from Washington Island. You can charter get to the park from a boat at Washington Island.

Rock Island Park features Potawatomi lighthouse (which was the first lighthouse on Lake Michigan), hiking, biking, and trails as well as camping. Visit for the day or choose to stay longer.

A sunset over the bay.
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A wooded road.
Outcrop from a cliff.
 

Restaurants

Below is a list of the community restaurants. The Pubs and Bars are located under this list.

Albatross Drive Inn
1 Main Rd 920.847.220

KK Fiske Restaurant & Granary
Main Rd 920.847.2121

Karly's Bar
Main Rd 920.847.2655

Moonpennies Café & Something
N2W Green Bay Rd 920.847.3503

Papa Tino's
W19 N1275 Main Rd 920.847.2785

Sailor's Pub
W14 N245 South Shore Dr 920.847.2105

Ships Wheel Restaurant
Lobdel Point Rd 920.847.2640

Washington Hotel & Restaurant
W14N354 Range Line Rd 920.847.2169

Pubs and Bars

Karly's Bar
Main Rd 920.847.2655

J-B's Island Tap
920.847.2115

Sailor's Pub
W14 N245 South Shore Dr 920.847.2105

Market

Mann's Store Inc.
W181290 Main Rd 920.847.2536

Lodging

Here is a listing of the lodging accommodations. Scroll down to find the vacation rentals of choice.

Campground

Washington Island Campground
920.847.2622

Cottages

Dor-Cros Chalet Motel Cottages
Lobdell Point Rd P.O. Box 259 920.847.2126

Bed & Breakfasts

Froghollow Farm Inn
N17 W1029 Jackson Harbor Rd 920.847.2835

Jackson Harbor Inn
Jackson Harbor Rd RR 1 Box 119 920.847.2454

 

Resorts

Cedar Lodge
W Harbor Rd P.O. Box 227 920.847.2124

Deer Run Golf Course and Resort
1885 Michigan Road Washington Island 920. 847.2017
                                                                                        Fax: (920) 847-2482

Flath Cottages
W22N1149 Old West Harbor Rd 920.847.2325

Gibson's West Harbor Resort
RR1 Bow 222 920.847.2225

Sunset Resort of Washington Island
W21N889 Old West Harbor Rd 920.847.2531

West Wind Resort
Old West Harbor Rd 920.847.3052 

Hotels, Motels, and Inn's

Cedar Point Inn
N2 W 2119 Green Bay Rd 920.847.2180

Dor-Cros Chalet Motel Cottages
Lobdell Point Rd P.O. Box 259 920.847.2126

Holiday Inn Washington Island
Detroit Harbor 920.2526

Nelsen's Hall Bitters Pub
W19N1205 Main Rd 920.847.2496

Town Liner Motel
N13W1930 Town Line Rd 920.847.2422

Viking Village
Detroit Harbor 920.847.2551

Museums and Lighthouses


Sherwood Point Lighthouse


This lighthouse was built in 1883 but wasn't automated until 1983. It remains as the last manned lighthouse in the country.

This lighthouse is used by the Coast Guard as a private retreat for its personnel.


Chambers Island Lighthouse

This was built in 1858 and automated in 1961.


Washington Island Farm Museum

Jackson Harbor Rd , at Airport Rd.

This is a three acre area with original log buildings, one rebuilt stone building, and over 20 pieces of old farm equipment.   


Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum

Little Lake Rd.

This museum features both inside and outdoor exhibits about the islands commercial fishing industry.

Old fishing sheds house various artifacts, photographs, and videos. Find out about the local Coast Guard, fishing, and shipwrecks.

Jacobeans Museum

Little Lake Rd.

This museum Features an old log cabin that has been restored with authentic furniture, as well as old Indian artifacts and early settlers possessions.


Plum Island Lighthouse

This was built in 1895 and automated in 1969.


Pilot Island Range Lights

These were built in 1895 and automated in 1969.


Art and Nature Center

Main Rd.

This center is located in an old schoolhouse. The gallery features local artists.

The exhibits and displays include geologic history, information about birds, and wildlife.

Door County Parks, & Beaches

ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK

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picnic areacamping  

Relax and enjoy your ferry ride to Rock Island State Park.

Upon arrival, step back in time to an age before automobiles.

 

JACKSON HARBOR RIDGES

hiking 
          
This is a Wisconsin State Scientific Area.

The area has examples of beach, a dune, boreal, and shore meadow landscapes.

       

MOUNTAIN PARK AND LOOKOUT TOWER 

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PERCY JOHNSON MEMORIAL PARK

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Boat Dealers & Marinas

Shipyard Island Marina
166 South Shore Dr 920.847.2533

 

cave point
ship canal
clarks lake
sailboat
 


Golf

Deer Run Golf Course and Resort
1885 Michigan Road Washington Island 920. 847.2017
                                                                                        Fax: (920) 847-2482

Fishing

Boat Launches & Inland Lakes

In Detroit Harbor


Boat Launch located at the end of North Bay Rd.


           
MACKAYSEE ( Chambers Island )

This is a seepage lake that is 347 acres. Public access is from a walking trail
 
FISH SPECIES: Northern Pike common, Large Mouth Bass common, Small Mouth Bass present, Bluegill

Hiking, Biking, and Skiing

ROCK ISLAND STATE PARK

restroomsdrinking waterswimmingfishingbikinghiking
picnic areacamping  

Relax and enjoy your ferry ride to Rock Island State Park. Upon arrival, step back in time to an age before automobiles.

 

JACKSON HARBOR RIDGES

hiking 
          
This is a Wisconsin State Scientific Area. The area has examples of
beach, dune, boreal, and shore meadow landscapes. This is one of Washington Island's great treasures.


 
A wooded road.
Outcrop from a cliff.
 

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