A Golden Retriever with a stick on the pet-friendly beach of Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Photo by @thedriftlessdog.
A dog lying in the sand at the pet-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Photo by @maw.eventer.
Two pups standing on the beach at the dog-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Nice open dog area where you can get space to play.
A Golden Retriever with a stick on the pet-friendly beach of Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Photo by @thedriftlessdog.
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A dog lying in the sand at the pet-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Photo by @maw.eventer.
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Two pups standing on the beach at the dog-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
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Nice open dog area where you can get space to play.
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A Golden Retriever with a stick on the pet-friendly beach of Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Photo by @thedriftlessdog.
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A dog lying in the sand at the pet-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI. Photo by @maw.eventer.
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Two pups standing on the beach at the dog-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
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Nice open dog area where you can get space to play.
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Whitefish Dunes State Park

The dog-friendly Whitefish Dunes State Park, located in Sturgeon Bay, WI, welcomes leashed pups to enjoy a section of the beach with their humans. The pet beach access is about a 0.75-mile walk from the parking lot. To reach this area, walk your pet from the parking area down the Red Trail and then onto the beach. Dogs must be on a leash no longer than eight feet at all times. A state park vehicle admission sticker is required for entrance to the park. Pets aren't permitted on the section of the beach from the nature center to the third beach access from April 1st to November 1st. Visit Website

Or call (920) 823-2400 for more information.

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Whitefish Dunes State Park is rated 4.8 bones out of 5 by 13 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 310 guests on TripAdvisor.


Visitors to Whitefish Dunes State Park consistently praise the dog-friendly beach and scenic hiking trails, noting the beautiful, clean water and spacious area for dogs to enjoy. Some visitors mention that the approximately three-quarter to one-mile hike to reach the dog beach can be challenging, though most agree the destination is well worth the effort.

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