Explore Door County's Wild Places
Our nature preserves are free and open to the public, dawn to dusk, every day of the year.
- 20+
- nature preserves
- 30+
- miles of trails
- Free
- always
- Dawn–Dusk
- every day
Featured Preserves
A few favorites to get you started
Bay Shore Blufflands
273 acres · 2.5 mi trails · Egg Harbor
Dramatic bluffs and diverse habitats along the Niagara Escarpment.
Shivering Sands
172 acres · 2 mi trails · Jacksonport
Lake Michigan beach, dunes, and boreal forest.
Lautenbach Woods
40 acres · 1.5 mi trails · Fish Creek
Quiet woods and wetlands near downtown Fish Creek.
Events & Programs
Guided hikes, birding walks, volunteer workdays, and educational programs throughout the year.
See upcoming eventsSeasonal Highlights
What to see and do on the preserves, season by season. Wildflowers, fall color, winter quiet, and more.
Explore by seasonBefore You Go
Hours
Dawn to dusk, every day. Free admission, always.
Parking
Free parking at most preserves. Look for DCLT signs.
Trails
Stay on marked trails. Difficulty varies by preserve.
No Cell Service
Coverage is spotty. Download maps before you go.
Leave No Trace
Pack out what you pack in. No picking plants.
Dogs
Leashed dogs welcome at most preserves. Check individual listings.