Cave Point County Park
Cave Point County Park
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6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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  • billp422
    Batavia, Illinois1,181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonder of nature
    Always a stopping point yearly to this park where there used to be a few people and a few parked cars and now there are several lots, washroom and lots of people visiting this wonder of nature where waves have pounded the shoreline and caves formed. Watch your kids as you wander near the edge and I have young people jump into the water. There rocks you can see through the water. Be careful.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 17, 2023
  • RICART75
    Peru, Indiana2,331 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    "Must return".....
    This was our first visit to this part of Door County, and it was an amazing experience. Even though it was a cool, yet comfortable day; being mid-week off-season, the amount of visitors was minimal. The views and sounds of the waves hitting the rocky coast was magnificent. (We asked a local person, who had brought friends to view the area, if the crashing noise from the waves was always so strong. She said this was the loudest she had ever heard it. Apparently the water and wind were in the right combination to hit the caves/stone just right; it was quite impressive.) Meandering along the uncrowded trail, above the shoreline, allowed for a satisfying immersion into the views and sounds around us. (It was a pleasant happenstance to watch an artist painting on his easel, by the water's edge.) This area is a definite "must return", on our next Door County visit.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 17, 2024
  • Theresa W
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin58 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice time to relax
    I grew up near Door county and had two brothers live in Sturgeon Bay. May is a great time to go before the summer traffic. I stayed in a great VRBO. Off the beaten path. I had family visit. I live the wineries and stopped at Cold Country, Von Stiehl, Island Orchard Cider, and Lake Fire. There is a winery trolley tour that will take you many different one in Door County. The wines are dry to sweet. I had brunch at The Log Den and it was wonderful, dinner at the Mill Supper Club. I had the Weiner schnitzel and it was very good. My sister had a ribeye but wasn’t as happy with the taste. They have a great Sunday night family style chicken dinner. Another WI tradition to try. I also went to Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub for another dinner and had the open face Rubin sandwich. Very look. Nice interior and outside seating. Great relaxing time.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written June 2, 2024
  • Mike G
    Swisher, Iowa13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to catch some Lake Michigan water spray
    Had a great time with the kids (11 &17) hiking the park's trails. One of the trails had us walking along the cliff Lake Michigan. The water breaks over rocks, creating natural caves. A few waves were large enough to give us a spray all the way to the top of the cliff. The second trail took us into a natural woods setting where we treated to a variety of wild flowers.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 19, 2024
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Kathleen
Chicago, IL128 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Definitely worth a visit! Initial views right at the parking lot are OK, but the views as you continue the trail south along the lake front were gorgeous (crowds also thin a bit). Recommend going in the afternoon for some awesome light on the rocks. Good amount of parking available.
Written January 15, 2022
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Mark D
Chicago, IL598 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Cave Point is a tiny county park along Lake Michigan on the Door peninsula. We were there in winter to see the magnificent ice formations along the iconic shoreline. On the eastern edge of the Door Peninsula, the big lake waves crash along the shore. Over the past couple months, trees and branches nearby have been encased in ice. Catch it at the right time and the scene is absolutely impressive. This is a completely free authentic outdoor experience.
Written February 24, 2020
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christine102262
La Crosse, WI1,477 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
My cousin and I spent 5 days in Door County and unfortunately discovered this gem on the last day. Had we discovered it earlier, I know we would have spent more time here. It has gorgeous views of Lake Michigan - green and blue, almost Caribbean-like colored waters. Striking bluffs with crashing waves, great walking trails and wonderful view points. It will be our first stop next time!
Written October 9, 2020
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cher F
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Free county park, absolutely breathtaking view along Lake Michigan, caves to explore per kayak, canoe, boat in warm weather. water is shallow in areas and crystal clear, bluffs. The trail is very rugged with tree roots which gives it a majestic visual alongside the turquoise look of the water.
Written October 27, 2020
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ThomasP10
Wisconsin27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
This free park is known for its dolenite/limestone ledges bordering Lake Michigan. The park has two hiking trails; the first is flat but bumpy thst follows the ledges. This trail is also popular with kayakers and scuba divers because of he sea caves that have developed in the ledges. The other trail is flay and even that goes into the woods surrounded by birch, maple and beech trees. Park has ample parking. Definetly worth the visit.
Written October 25, 2020
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Hillary C
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
We arrived at this awesome place, visited many times during my life, on a day when the wind was 30mph with higher gusts out of the east. It was spectacular, unlike I've ever seen it before. Now I know how the caves were made! We seriously could not safely stand where we've always stood to look down inside the caves or we would have been soaked and quite possibly washed away. But no matter the weather, this place just does not disappoint. There was even a "geyser" coming out of a tree truck when the waves were high enough. Seriously, don't ever miss Cave Point if you are anywhere in the vicinity--no matter what the weather does. (One winter we even saw the most beautiful icicles covers the cave walls.)
Written October 16, 2020
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Gronezy20
Antigo, WI159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Couples
We’ve been to Door County a dozen times and somehow had never been here. What a mistake on our part! The frozen water/icicles over everything makes a gorgeous setting just so much more incredible.

As of 02/06/2021, the restrooms were also open. It’s free to enter the park and seriously, it’s a must-see!
Written February 8, 2021
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Sandy O
Sauk City, WI1,272 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020
It is easy to access the lake trails from the parking lot. Each direction will allow you views of the shoreline. On this day it was sunny and warm and people were jumping from one of the cliffs into the cold water. A great place for a picnic, a quick dip, or a walk.
There are days when the waves splash up on the shoreline making photos amazing.
Written July 1, 2020
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Tim D
Milwaukee, WI9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
This was our first visit to Cave Point in the winter and it did not disappoint! The water driving into the bluffs from Lake Michigan freezes into beautiful formations, in some cases even enveloping trees and bushes along the shores. If you go in winter, please be careful as the area at the top of the bluffs where you most want to go to look over is very slippery. Boot cleats or spikes are highly recommended. Do NOT let children or pets roam free.
Written January 31, 2022
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GnMe
Menomonie, WI292 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2020
This was one of our favorite spots in Door County. A free park... rocks, trees, water, trails... what's not to like? Even on a grey cloudy day it was beautiful. We walked along the trail, stood and listened to the water splashing under the bluff, and took pictures of the sun setting through the clouds. Really nice place. If we ever get back to Door County this is on the "must spend some time here" list.
Written October 2, 2020
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