Whitefish Dunes State Natural Area

I’ve been coming to whitefish dunes for over 30 years. If you are into walking the trails, exploring nature and even kayaking this is your place. Of parking directly in front they also just put in a brand new parking lot behind the bathrooms. The trails run and every direction. Come early And claim your spot. Also a beautiful picnic area. Although this area is great anytime of the day I prefer coming at sunset for a relaxing walk and the best nature photography. The Vista off the cliffs looking at lake Michigan is simply breathtaking and features beautiful shades of sherbet sunset. There are several kayak outfitters in the area that will rent boats and even give tours along the cliffs and caves. The unique rack structure is absolutely gorgeous. If you’re adventurous, you can even climb down into the rocks at water level. During low tide or if the water throughout the year happens to be low, you can even walk out over the rocks and they will be completely dry. Bring comfortable walking shoes, no slip for the safety and the climbing around the rocks and exploring the trails. Forget your organic bug spray and I always recommend bringing an extra garbage bag or two in case you have lunch with your family. We always take our garbage out in the receptacles. It’s the only way to keep these types of places, perfectly sparkly, clean and fresh for the next family. Wisconsin has so much whitefish dunes the most beautiful areas we have here. What a gem. Thanks to all of the state park rangers that help. Keep this a beautiful and safe place for all to enjoy. Can’t wait to return!!! Ahhh!🌏

Not an enjoyable trip to take with 3 kids. 1 in which was a 5-year-old. Beautiful area. very scenic. just not my cup of tea. The bathrooms we absolutely discussing. Not sure I enjoy the dunes.

We have been going to Whitefish Dunes for years, we love it! It is our most frequented state park. We enjoy all of the hiking trails, and have managed every single one with very small children. When we're done hiking we always stop at the beach. Whitefish Dunes beach is one of the most beautiful sand beaches we've visited. There are a great many fish washed ashore, which is a little annoying, esp when we bring our dog, but it most definitely has never deterred us! We also love checking out the anchor and other shipwreck finds put on display, then making our way through the most beautiful trees and rocky shore line to cave point.

This is part of the whitefish dunes state park area and has a very nice beach with many trails to check out including big baldy near the 3rd beach access area at the top of a board walk trail. The waters here tend to be cold so I would suggest a wet suit if you're planning on swimming, and they do have changing areas near the welcome center if you need to change into a swimsuit as well as 3 pit toilets along the red trail near beach access areas. Just make sure you keep a eye out for signs of rip currents and on any signs warning of them happening where you might want to swim. As for the trails, there is a lot to see as well with many dunes in the area with some unique plants you won't see in a lot of places but be warned there is also a lot of poison ivy in the area as well so you better off not straying from any beaten trails.

Beautiful beach and dunes in a bit of bay. Sand is soft and beach is long and narrow. Views of Lake Michigan are amazing, and these dunes are large for the West side of Lake Michigan! Also includes educational information on Native American life in the area pre-European settlement! Cave Point is very close as well both spots are must see places in Door County!