Peninsula State Park Conditions

Conditions as of Tuesday, November 17, 2009:

• American Folklore Theatre
• Camping
• Hunting in the Park
• Eagle Bluff Lighthouse
• Golf Course
• Superintendent Blackwood Retiring
• Trails
• More Information

Hunting in the Park

About 70 percent of the park is open to black powder only deer hunting November 21-29. The hunt was established to protect the park's vegetation from the damaging effects of deer overpopulation. Only hunters in possession of a Park Access Permit for Unit 80C are allowed to hunt.

Main roads through the park remain open during the season. Eagle Tower, Nicolet Beach, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, the nature center, several picnic areas, and the Tennison Bay campground are in areas closed to hunting. Most back roads are closed to motorized vehicles and most mountain bike trails are in the hunting zones. Non-hunters are strongly encouraged to not use trails in the hunting zones.

Peninsula Hunting Information and Maps

Over 90 hunters have purchased Park Access Permits for the Park hunt. However, it is not likely that more than half of them will actually take part in the hunt. Harvest numbers have been low over the past few years.

Trails

Trails are in good condition overall, but somewhat wet.

A state trail pass is required for the mountain bike trails at Peninsula State Park, in addition to a vehicle admission sticker. The annual trail pass is valid on all ski, bike and horse trails in Wisconsin that require the trail pass for users 16 years and older.

Trail Descriptions
Road Conditions [exit DNR]

Camping

Only the Tennison Bay campground remains open. Water systems have been shut down for the season.

Campsite reservations are strongly recommended to obtain sites in Peninsula's five campgrounds. Use the Web or phone (888) 947-2757, TTY (800) 274-7275 to reserve a site or check for cancellations for arrival dates 2 days to 11 months in advance.

Firewood Notice: Any firewood brought in from more than 50 miles away or from a quarantined area [PDF, 102KB] or from out of state will be confiscated due to the potential of carrying harmful emerald ash borers [exit DNR]. You can buy firewood at the park wood yard. If you buy firewood within the 50-mile limit, be ready to show a receipt of purchase.

Campsite occupancy rules

Superintendent Blackwood Retiring

Peninsula Superintendent Tom Blackwood is retiring at the end of 2009 after 29 years at the park. Gene Tiser will be the acting superintendent after December 28.

American Folklore Theatre

American Folklore Theatre’s (AFT) fall season is over. Visit the AFT Web site [exit DNR] for more information about the theatre.

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse

Eagle Bluff Lighthouse [exit DNR] is closed to guided tours for the season. However, you may view the lighthouse from outside and walk the grounds.

Golf Course

Peninsula State Park golf course is closed until May 1. Visit the golf course Web site [exit DNR] or call (920) 854-5791.

More Information

Weather [exit DNR]
Friends of Peninsula State Park [exit DNR]

For more information, ask:

Peninsula State Park
9462 Shore Road
Fish Creek, WI 54212
(920) 868-3258

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