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Originally Posted by cakocinski
Yeah that was what I was hoping to do, I don't go many places without a camera, 35mm or Video, so I will probably be at the camp out with a camera of some sort.
I like to camp as well, and one of the ideas I had, was if I did this road trip, I would only stay in places I could camp. I like that idea...
I think if I traveled and did this trip, I would be up to seeing anything, more then just music, movies, vinyl collecting and art...I'm big into landscape photography...so anywhere like that would be great too, something with beautiful scenery.
Talk to you soon,
Christian
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Hey Christian
I would be willing to bet that you will find great landscape anywhere in this great state. I have been to all the corners of this state at sometime in my life, not aways because of fun but I have been there. If you plan on camping and want to keep the cost down. I would suggest you camp during the week and at a State campground. I suggest during the week because weekends are full but during the week there are non-reserveable site in most parks just check ahead of time using a schedule.
I highly suggest a simple trip the first time out. Take 43 north along the lake shore. There are planty of parks and the landsacpe is fabulous.. If I were you and had some time I would take 43 north to 57 north take that all the way to Sister Bay then take 42 north to the tip at Newport. From there is you desire take the ferry to Washington Island.
On your return trip take 42 south all the way to just north of Sturgeon Bay where you hit 57 south. Take that to 43 and the take 172 west to 41 south. Then take 41 south to Fondulac where you hit 45 and from there home.
You will find many interesting commuinties along that route.
One more thing. I posted this a while back on a camping message board it shows the campgrounds that my wife and I have camped, that are located on the shores of Lake Michigan.
Wisconsin Parks on the shore of Lake Michigan
Kohler-Andrae State Park
1020 Beach Park Lane
Sheboygan WI 53081
(920) 451-4080
sites : 106
eletric: 49
shower: yes
Dump Station: yes
acres: 988.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/parks/specific/ka/
This is a very popular camping destination , making reservation difficult to get. You must book 11 months in advance. They do offer picnicing, biking and nature walks for day users as well. Amongst the walks they have sandy shorelines and bordwalks over Dunes and wetlands along with a very nice nature center with a deck for star gazing at night.
On the board walk in the Sand Dunes of Kohler-Andrae State Park
Kite surfing at Kohler-Andrae State Park
A view of the shoreline at Kohler-Andrae State Park
Point Beach State Forest
9400 County Highway O
Two Rivers, Wisconsin 54241
(920) 794-7480
sites : 127
eletric: 70
shower: yes
Dump Station: yes
acres: 2,903
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/...ic/pointbeach/
This is another very popular camping destination , making reservation difficult to get. You must book 11 months in advance. They do offer picnicing, biking and nature walks for day users as well. Amongst the walks they have sandy shorelines and forest trails over Dunes with a beach area set aside for pet oweners and theirs pets. The panoramic shot below is taken from the pet side of the beach.
Whitefish Dunes State Park
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/...fic/whitefish/
There is no camping in this park but they have a great beach along with a nature center and nature trails. I found this to be a very nice place to stop and relax while in Door County. This park is ajacent to Cave point County park. The terrain in each park is like a dramic contract to one another, from sandy beach to hard rock drop-offs.
Cave Point County Park
No Camping just a nice place to stop,walk and picnic.
http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/Park-Locations.htm
Newport State Park
475 County Highway NP
Ellison Bay WI 54210
(920) 854-2500
(920) 854-1914 Fax
sites : 16
eletric: 0
shower: no
Dump Station: no
acres: 2,373
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/...cific/newport/
Rarely do hear the term "getting away from it all" in Door County but this park does that for you. Don't bother
brining your pop-up,travel trailer,or hybrids as this is a backpack only park. Everything must be carried in and
out but that is the price you pay for ABSOLUTE SOLITUDE. Each camp site is positioned in way that you get
the feeling of being the only one there. Each camp site has metal food vault to protect for marauding wildlife.
The rocky shoreline alone with the trails though the woods provides a very nice "get away from it all". Bring
your own TP as the supply is not always replished in a timely fashion.
Can you survive a weekend with only the bare essentials?
Try the Newport challange, the closest site is one mile from the parking lot.
Our Campsite at Newport State Park
Hiking in to our Site at Newport State Park
Rock Island State Park
Rt. 1, Box 118A
Washington Island 54246-9728
(920) 847-2235
sites : 40
eletric: 0
shower: no
Dump Station: no
acres: 912
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/...ic/rockisland/
Getting there is half the challange. You start out by getting to tip of Wisconsin's Door county and taking a ferry
to Washington Island. This ferry can haul cars and campers but the next ferry only hauls people. Once you get to
Washing Island you need to travel to the far north end to catch the Ferry to Rock Island. The entire island is a
State Park.
This is about as remote as you can get in the State of Wisconsin.and is very rustic. Bicycles are not even
allowed on this island but it is a great place to get away from it all. Most people use heavy duty wagons to cary
their needs to the campsite. The island has a trail that covers the entire island with a lighthouse on the far end of
the trail.
Our tent on Rock Island
Shoreline on Rock Island
