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Potawatomi State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,539 Google reviews · Running trail in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Potawatomi State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
1,200-acre recreation area for water-based activities, camping, hiking, skiing, hunting & fishing.
What runners say about Potawatomi State Park
“The campsites are well looked after, the bathrooms finely equipped and clean, and the variety of campsites quite robust.”
“Took me & my family over to it & we hiked for a few hours exploring many new trails & even a huge look out tower that gave us a beautiful view of the tree tops & the water.”
“Nestled on the shore of picturesque Sturgeon Bay, this is a wonderful campground to enjoy the quiet and more secluded areas of the Door Peninsula.”
Very nice family oriented campground, with a lot of pretty nice trails, some designated as bike ones some as walking ones, as well as a section of the ice age trail coming through this park.
My pup and I spent 2 nights at Potawatomi SP, June 2022 testing out our Teardrop camper and hiking the Sturgeon Bay segment of the Ice Age Trail. Our campsite (#66) was perfect! Easy back in, very level, lots of room. Large picnic table and fire ring complete with swing out grill.
A hidden gem! We love this beautiful park with gorgeous wooded areas and a breathtaking view of the bay. The tower is definitely worth climbing to see the view of the surrounding area. They have plenty of restrooms, numerous trails and ample parking at different areas.
Spent a few hours walking the tower trail/ ice age trail through the woods and along the coast. Beautiful trails. Variety of plant species and big tall gorgeous trees! The water is clear and refreshing once you get there. All of the beauty of nature is quite a refreshing and resetting getaway!
Trail conditions & character
“Took me & my family over to it & we hiked for a few hours exploring many new trails & even a huge look out tower that gave us a beautiful view of the tree tops & the water.”
“Nestled on the shore of picturesque Sturgeon Bay, this is a wonderful campground to enjoy the quiet and more secluded areas of the Door Peninsula.”
“The campsites are well looked after, the bathrooms finely equipped and clean, and the variety of campsites quite robust.”
Plan your run at Potawatomi State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitednr.wisconsin.gov
- Phone+1 920-746-2890
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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