Small tan dog wearing purple harness stands at pet-friendly Washington Island Ferry in Ellison Bay, WI.
Man in dark jacket and cap holding small light-colored dog at dog-friendly Washington Island Ferry in Ellison Bay, WI.
Small tan dog wearing purple harness stands at pet-friendly Washington Island Ferry in Ellison Bay, WI.
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Man in dark jacket and cap holding small light-colored dog at dog-friendly Washington Island Ferry in Ellison Bay, WI.
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A dog friendly activity in Ellison Bay called Washington Island Ferry.
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Washington Island Ferry

Washington Island Ferry in Ellison Bay, WI, is pet friendly! Departing from Northport Pier at the end of Highway 42, Washington Island Ferry has been traveling 5 miles to and from Washington Island since 1940. The route has remained the same over the years, passing Plum, Pilot and Detroit Islands along the way. Dogs are welcome on the main deck of the ferry as long as they're leashed or kept in the car. Pets ride for free. Visit Website

Or call (800) 223-2094 for more information.

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BringFido Guest Rating

Washington Island Ferry is rated 4.7 bones out of 5 by 3 canine critics on BringFido.


Visitors to Washington Island Ferry enjoyed their pet-friendly experience, with dogs welcomed aboard at no additional cost and praised for the scenic round trip opportunity. Some visitors noted that pricing can be confusing due to per-vehicle and per-person fees charged each way, and a few mentioned limited activities on the island for dog owners beyond hiking.

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