67°
Chance Rain Showers
30%
57
Door County, WI · Great Lakes
Cave Point County Park
5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
A small Door County park immediately adjacent to Whitefish Dunes, famous for limestone sea caves carved into Lake Michigan dolomite cliffs and a turquoise-cast nearshore. No beach — the shoreline is rock — but the most photographed spot on the peninsula.
Today's Conditions
Great day for photography.
Cool but workable
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Partly sunny. High near 67, with temperatures falling to around 64 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Weather
- 67°F air — cool but workable
- 30% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 62°F water — chilly — expect a gasp entering
64 /100
good
47 Swim
56 Sunbathe
69 Walk
73 Photo
Best for photography today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
67°F
Cloudy
Wind
5 to 9 mph
NNE
Rain
30%
Today
UV Peak
6 High
High 02 PM–03 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 01 PM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Partly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
62°F
Cold
Water Quality
Clean
2 MPN/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:03 AM
Sunset
9:39 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Partly Sunny
0%
68
71°
Sunny
0%
68
73°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
23%
65
77°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Sunny
48%
17
82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
43
81°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
24
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Wetsuit or expect a chill Water is 62°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 30% rain chance
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free park lot; no admission charge.
Dogs
Dogs allowed on leash. Owners must clean up.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Cave Point County Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Cave Point County Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Cave Point County Park dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed on leash. Owners must clean up.
Is there an entry fee at Cave Point County Park?
Entry to Cave Point County Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Cave Point County Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Cave Point County Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Cave Point County Park?
Amenities at Cave Point County Park include restrooms (solar), picnic tables, grills, rentable gazebo.
When is the water warmest at Cave Point County Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Cave Point County Park located?
Cave Point County Park is in Door County, WI, at 5360 Schauer Rd, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS