Potawatomi State Park is located on the forested shores of Sturgeon Bay just northwest of the city of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. This 1,225-acre park features gently rolling upland terrain bordered by steep slopes and rugged limestone cliffs. Visitors can enjoy expansive views of the bay and geological features from its forested trails. The park is comprised of a dense forest of pine and hardwoods. The park's woods provide an idea habitat for white-tailed deer, porcupine, foxes, raccoon, and over 200 bird species. A 75-foot observation tower rises above the forest canopy to give visitors a panoramic view of Sawyer Harbor. On a clear day, the view from the park's observation tower reaches 16 miles across Green Bay to Menomonee, Michigan, and Chambers Island, 20 miles to the northeast.
Potawatomi offers many choices to get out on the water. The park makes a great base for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, SCUBA diving, and water skiing on Green Bay. The boat launch area offers shoreline fishing, cleaning station, and picnic tables. Anglers may snag yellow perch, walleye, pike, or bass. Other popular activities at the park include camping, biking, hiking, picnicking, skiing, and snowmobiling. The park contains two campgrounds with a total of 123 campsites, 40 of them with electricity. The park even offers winter camping for those visitors hardy enough to brave the cold. Potawatomi has 9 miles of hiking trails. Trails include the 2.5-mile Hemlock Trail and the Tower Trail, a 3.5-mile hike popular for viewing sunsets. Another hike is the half-mile Ancient Shoreline Trail. It's a self-guided nature hike with 14 learning stations and an accompanying brochure. Biking in the park is limited to park roads, a 4.0-mile designated bike trail, and a short segment of Hemlock Trail. Winter sports at the park involve more than just snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. A small sledding hill is available near the campground shelter. Also, the Potawatomi Ski Club, Inc. operates a downhill ski operation complete with three runs, a double chairlift, and a rope tow. A heated chalet with refreshment area overlooks the slopes. Facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, fire rings, and several handicapped sites. Bicycle, canoe, and kayak rentals are available from the park store. For more information contact: Potawatomi State Park 3740 County PD Sturgeon Bay WI 54235 (920) 746-2890 (920) 746-2896 Fax
