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Sailboats docked in a marina from above.

Boat Launches in Door County

Public Boat Launches, Docks, & Ramps

Looking for a public boat launch in Door County? Find a list of open-access launches and docks below or head to marinas if you're looking for boat storage and other amenities. Don't forget to read the latest on launch permits & facilities from the county parks department before heading out on the water.

Boat Launches

A county permit is required for boat launches at the following county parks: George K. Pinney Park, Robert M. Carmody Park, Chaudoir’s Dock Park, Forestville Dam Park, Frank E. Murphy Park, Lily Bay Boat Launch, and Sugar Creek Park. Please note that marina boat launches do not require a county permit; however, fees may apply at those locations.

Baileys Harbor Marina

Empty docks at a marina.

8132 Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Phone: (920) 839-9778

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Carmody Park

Carmody Park from the air.

3586 County CC
Town of Gardner

Phone: (920) 746-9959
Email: dcparks@co.door.wi.us

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Chaudoir's Dock Park

Chaudoirs Dock from the air.

10865 County Rd N
Town of Union

Phone: (920) 746-9959
Email: dcparks@co.door.wi.us

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Egg Harbor Marina

Boats docked at Egg Harbor Marina.

7815 Dock Rd
Egg Harbor, WI 54209

Phone: (920) 868-2048
Email: marina@villageofeggharbor.org

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Fish Creek Marina

Fish Creek Marina in the distance.

4097 Highway 42
Fish Creek, WI 54212

Phone: (920) 868-3476
Email: clerk@townofgibraltar.us

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Forestville Dam Park

Forestville Dam from the air.

475 Mill Road
Forestville, WI 54235

Phone: (920) 746-9959
Email: dcparks@co.door.wi.us

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Frank E. Murphy Park

Frank E Murphy Park from the air.

8132 Hwy 57
Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

Phone: (920) 839-9778

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George K. Pinney Park

George K Pinney Park from the air.

4879 Bay Shore Drive
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Phone: (920) 746-9959
Email: dcparks@co.door.wi.us

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Liberty Grove Town Dock

The Liberty Grove Town dock.

12033 Cedar Road
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

Phone: (920) 854-2934

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Lily Bay Boat Launch

Lily Bay boat launch from the air.

E4449 County T
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Phone: (920) 746-9959
Email: dcparks@co.door.wi.us

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Rowleys Bay Marina

Rowleys Bay Marina.

1041 County Road ZZ
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

Phone: (800) 999-2466
Email: frontdesk@rowleysbayresort.com

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Sturgeon Bay Marina

Sturgeon Bay Marina.

421 Michigan St.
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Phone: (920) 746-2914
Email: info@sturgeonbaywi.org

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Sugar Creek Boat Launch

Sugar Creek boat launch from the air.

Town of Gardner
2349 County N
Brussels, WI 54204

Phone: (920) 746-9959
Email: dcparks@co.door.wi.us

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Washington Island Town Dock

People sitting on a bench in front of Washington Island Dock.

2206 West Harbor Road
Washington Island, WI 54256

Phone: (920) 847-2522
Email: info@washingtonisland-wi.com

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Aerial view of kayakers heading toward land

Kayak Launches

  • Otumba Park
  • Portage Park
  • Sunset Park Hand Launch Dock
  • Cabots Cove
  • Potawatomi Park Canoe Launch
  • South Lake Michigan Drive
  • Robert LaSalle Park
  • Forestville Dam Park
  • Camp Wabansi
  • Sugar Creek
  • Claflin Rock
  • Bay View Bridge- East Side
  • Haines Park
  • Lady Slipper Park
  • Murphy Park
  • Sunset Lane
  • White Cedar
  • Schauer Park
  • Lakeside Park
  • W. Town Line Rd to Clark Lake
  • Kangaroo Beach Lane
  • Whitefish Bay Road
  • Peninsula State Park
  • Moonlight Bay
  • Garrett Bay
  • Ellison Bay
  • Northport
  • Mink River Estuary via Rowleys Bay
  • Europe Lake
  • Newport State Park
  • Europe Bay
  • Marina Park
  • Eagle Harbor
  • Jackson Harbor Dunes Park
  • Rock Island State Park
  • Lily Bay Launch 
  • North Bay
  • Sand Bay Park
  • Egg Harbor Beach Park