Newport State Park, State park and dark sky sanctuary in Door County, Wisconsin, United States.
Newport State Park extends across 2,400 acres of wilderness and includes 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline with forests and wetlands.
The state of Wisconsin established Newport State Park in 1964, preserving the natural landscape and geological features along Lake Michigan.
The park maintains 30 miles of hiking paths through untouched wilderness, representing Wisconsin's commitment to natural resource conservation.
Visitors need a vehicle admission sticker to enter the park and must reserve one of 16 backpack camping sites up to 11 months ahead.
As Wisconsin's only International Dark Sky Park, Newport offers exceptional conditions for observing stars, planets, and celestial phenomena.
Location: Door County
Inception: 1964
Website: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/newport
GPS coordinates: 45.23500,-86.99420
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:39
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