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Outdoors Lake Michigan shore, Door County

Cave Point County Park

An outdoor spot in Lake Michigan shore, Door County, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Windy day or sunset.

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Cave Point County Park in Lake Michigan shore, Door County
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Why go

Lake Michigan waves crash into undercut limestone ledges.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Door County, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 outdoor spots and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Whitefish Dunes State Park, 0.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Lake Michigan shore
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Windy day or sunset

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Door County, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Whitefish Dunes State Park

    Sand dunes and a long beach next to Cave Point.

    Outdoors · 0.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Door Peninsula Winery

    Winery in an old schoolhouse pouring cherry and fruit wines.

    Drinks · 8.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Cana Island Lighthouse

    1869 lighthouse on an island reached by wading or a hay wagon across the causeway.

    Sight · 13 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Pelletier's Restaurant & Fish Boil

    Traditional Door County fish boil with the flame-up finale, followed by cherry pie.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Peninsula State Park

    Bluffs, bike trails, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse and the Eagle Tower above Green Bay.

    Outdoors · 15 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Wilson's Restaurant and Ice Cream Parlor

    Classic 1906 ice cream parlor across from the Ephraim waterfront.

    Food · 16 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Cave Point County Park is a stop on our Chicago & Great Lakes route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Door County

Cave Point County Park is our only outdoors pick in Door County; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Door County guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Door County run from 26°F in January to 76°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Cave Point County Park itself, we suggest: Windy day or sunset.

Modelled monthly averages for Door County from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Door County weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Cave Point County Park, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA
Coordinates
44.93075, -87.17407
Destination
Door County, Wisconsin

Cave Point County Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Cave Point County Park?

Plan on about an hour at Cave Point County Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Cave Point County Park?

Our pick: Windy day or sunset. Insider tip: Calm days are good for kayaking the caves.

Is Cave Point County Park free?

Yes, we list Cave Point County Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Cave Point County Park?

Cave Point County Park is at 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235, USA, in Lake Michigan shore. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Cave Point County Park?

Cave Point County Park appears on Chicago & Great Lakes, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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