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Beaches and Boating

Beaches in Northern Door County

Ephraim Beach – Ephraim
Situated in Eagle Harbor, Ephraim Beach offers soft sandy shores and inviting waters, providing a tranquil getaway for both locals and visitors. Its untouched charm and seclusion make it feel like a private island retreat. Free parking and convenient bike racks are available, with downtown Ephraim nearby for dining options.
Located within Peninsula State Park, Nicolet Bay Beach boasts a 944-foot sandy shoreline. It’s a favorite among campers and park visitors, offering amenities like restrooms, picnic facilities, a snack bar, a camp store, bike and boat rentals, and a playground. Paddle sport rentals and sand volleyball courts make it suitable for all-day adventures.
As the largest beach and beachfront park in Door County, Sister Bay Beach features 1,900 linear feet of continuous waterfront, including 600 feet of soft sand beach. The park offers a playground, gazebo, barbecues, picnic tables, and large grassy areas. Visitors can enjoy kayak and paddleboard rentals, a swim pier, swim raft, and a performance pavilion perfect for watching sunsets.
Schoolhouse Beach is renowned for its smooth limestone rocks instead of sand, making it one of only five such beaches in the world. The crystal-clear waters and unique shoreline offer an idyllic setting for swimming and sunbathing. Visitors are reminded not to remove any rocks, preserving the beach’s natural beauty.
Egg Harbor Beach is a calm and convenient sunny day oasis within a protected harbor. Located near the Village of Egg Harbor, visitors can enjoy 500 feet of waterfront, kayak rentals, and a nearby hand boat launch. The beach includes restrooms, expanded parking, a grassy area, a playground, and an accessible, paved pathway leading to the sandy shores.
Just a short walk from downtown Egg Harbor, Frank E. Murphy Park spans approximately fourteen acres. It features a picturesque sand beach, a dock, and a boat launch along the shores of Green Bay, making it ideal for swimming, boating, and fishing. Amenities include a playground, volleyball court, picnic area, and a pavilion with restrooms.
Located on the west side of Sturgeon Bay, Otumba Park offers a picturesque and accessible beach experience. The park features a Mobi-mat, a rubberized walkway providing easy access to the water. Visitors can enjoy a playground, lighted tennis and basketball courts, kayak and canoe launch, grills, and a picnic shelter with restrooms.

Boating in Northern Door County

Northern Door County Boat Rental
With locations in Sister Bay, Fish Creek, and Gills Rock, Northern Door County Boat Rental offers high-quality pontoon boats with powerful engines. Rentals are available hourly, half-day, full-day, or multi-day, with options to add tubes or lily pads for extra fun.
Located at South Shore Pier, Ephraim Boat Rentals offers tritoons, pontoons, tube rentals, lily pad rentals, and coolers of ice. It’s a convenient option for those looking to explore the waters around Ephraim.
Door County Boat Rental provides a variety of watercraft, including jet skis, pontoon boats, fishing boats, kayaks, and sailboats. They offer flexible rental durations and additional services like water ski and tubing charters with licensed captains.