Rock Island State Park
Managed by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
995 acres10.2 mi of trail
Thordarson Loop TrailHavamal TrailFernwood TrailBlueberry Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Pottawatomie Lighthouse · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Washington
Few parks or trails are on the map in Washington
The biggest trail networks: Rock Island State Park (10.2 mi), Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge (3.4 mi), Richter Community Forest Preserve (1.3 mi). 12% of Washington’s land is conserved, about 1,984 acres. 1,108 acres are parks and preserves, 1,380 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
1,984 acres · of 25.5 sq mi of land
Trails
22 mi
0.9 per sq mi of land
Park land
1,108 ac
1,380 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
40%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
15 beaches · 2 boat launches
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Rock Island State Park, with 10.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service
480 acres3.4 mi of trail
Island View Trail (South Loop)Island View Trail (North Loop)Fern Island TrailEagle View Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Richter Community Forest Preserve
Managed by Door County Land Trust
159 acres1.3 mi of trail
Town of Washington Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Jackson Harbor Dunes Park
Managed by Town of Washington
92 acres0.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
Big and Little Marsh State Natural Area
Nature preserve
344 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Domer-Neff Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary
Managed by Door County Land Trust
42 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Little Lake Nature Preserve
Managed by Door County Land Trust
30 acres0.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yet
All 17 parks & preserves
Rock Island State Park995 acres · 10.2 mi of trail · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge480 acres · 3.4 mi of trail · United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Richter Community Forest Preserve159 acres · 1.3 mi of trail · Door County Land Trust
DirectionsJackson Harbor Dunes Park92 acres · 0.9 mi of trail · Town of Washington
Big and Little Marsh State Natural Area344 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
DirectionsDomer-Neff Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary42 acres · 0.7 mi of trail · Door County Land Trust
DirectionsLittle Lake Nature Preserve30 acres · 0.4 mi of trail · Door County Land Trust
Detroit Harbor Nature Preserve154 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · Door County Land Trust
DirectionsCoffey Swamp State Natural Area199 acres
Grand Traverse Island State Park29 acres · Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
School House Beach Park25 acres
Washington Island Farm Museum20 acres
Sand Dunes Park7 acres
DirectionsMountain Wayside Park6 acres
Percy Johnson County Park5 acres · Door County
Red Barn Park2 acres · Town of Washington
Wisconsin Islands Wilderness1 acres
Who protects it
1,984 conserved acres
12% of Washington’s land. Water is left out: Washington has 25.5 square miles of land and 257.5 of water, so the share counts land only. Who manages Washington’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State natural resources1,530 ac
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service926 ac
County381 ac
Bureau of Land Management1 ac
State Park · 1,022 acNational Wildlife Refuge · 926 acState Conservation Area · 879 acUnknown · 11 acNational Public Lands · 1 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island State Park State Park | State natural resources | 981 | Open |
| Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | 926 | Restricted |
| Natural Area State Conservation Area | County | 381 | Restricted |
| Big And Little Marsh State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 319 | Restricted |
| Coffey Swamp State Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 179 | Restricted |
| Grand Traverse Island State Park State Park | State natural resources | 30 | Open |
| Gift Lands Unknown | State natural resources | 11 | Open |
| Big And Little Marsh State Habitat Area State Park | State natural resources | 11 | Open |
| Northeastern States District Office National Public Lands | Bureau of Land Management | 1 | Open |
Things to do
27 places to go in Washington
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Washington
Gislason Beach
DirectionsPlus 14 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Playgrounds in Washington
2 playgrounds without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Washington
2 boat launches without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Washington
Scenic OverlookIn Rock Island State Park
DirectionsCampgrounds in Washington
AHours: Open 24 hours · In Rock Island State Park
DirectionsBHours: Open 24 hours · In Rock Island State Park
DirectionsCHours: Open 24 hours
DirectionsDHours: Open 24 hours · In Rock Island State Park
DirectionsEHours: Open 24 hours · In Rock Island State Park
DirectionsRock Island State Park CampgroundIn Rock Island State Park
DirectionsWashington Island Campground
DirectionsTrails & water
10 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 7.7 mi
Thordarson Loop Trail4.9 mi
Island View Trail (South Loop)1.4 mi
Havamal Trail1.1 mi
Fernwood Trail1.0 mi
Town of Washington Trail0.9 mi
Island View Trail (North Loop)0.8 mi
Fern Island Trail0.6 mi
Eagle View Trail0.5 mi
Blueberry Trail0.4 mi
Prayer Path0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
3Tennis
2Baseball
1Beach volleyball
1Soccer
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →8 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 8 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
Rock Island Historic DistrictSite · listed 1972
About itPottawatomie LighthouseBuilding · listed 1979
About itPilot Island LightBuilding · listed 1983
About itPlum Island Range Rear LightStructure · listed 1984
About itThordarson Estate Historic DistrictDistrict · listed 1985
About itWater TowerBuilding · listed 1985
About itPlum island Life-Saving and Light StationDistrict · listed 2010
About itGRAPE SHOT (schooner) ShipwreckSite · listed 2016
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Washington: May to August
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.5 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.8 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| High (°F) | 26 | 28 | 37 | 48 | 60 | 70 | 76 | 75 | 68 | 55 | 42 | 32 |
| Rain (in) | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 |
February is the driest month (1.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 76 °F). 3.5 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Washington →
Next door
Washington and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Liberty Grove | 18% | 0.6 | 2,635 | 37% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Washington
Where can I hike in Washington?
The longest trail networks: Rock Island State Park, 10.2 miles; Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 3.4 miles; Richter Community Forest Preserve, 1.3 miles; Jackson Harbor Dunes Park, 0.9 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Washington’s trails?
Rock Island State Park and Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Washington?
5,800 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Washington or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 1,110 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Washington neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →