Baileys Woods Campground

09/04/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌊🏄‍♀️

For adventurous visitors, Door County Peninsula offers plenty of water thrills: kiteboarding, surfing, windsurfing, and even electric surfing (e-foiling). It’s the perfect playground for adrenaline and big-water fun!

08/28/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌊

Lake Michigan, which borders Door County Peninsula, has an average depth of 279 feet and reaches a maximum depth of 923 feet. That’s deep enough to hold nearly 1,180 cubic miles of water—making it a true freshwater giant!

08/21/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🍎

Door County is famous for its fruit orchards and cherry and apple heritage. You can explore dozens of local orchards throughout the peninsula that grow everything from cherries and apples to pears and pumpkins, offering fresh fruit, U‑pick fun, c***r, and fall festival vibes.

08/14/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🚴‍♂️

Door County has a network of scenic bike routes linking villages, parks, and shoreline views all across the peninsula — from Sturgeon Bay up through Egg Harbor, Sister Bay, and beyond 🚴‍♀️ — making pedaling your way around a great way to explore the county’s landscapes.

👉 Check out the official 2024 bike map here:https://www.doorcounty.com/getmedia/bfa56f2d-3434-4c72-aced-05156e497f8a/DDC-BikeMap_2024-(1)-1-copy.pdf

08/07/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🍽️

Door County’s culinary roots go back to 19th‑century Scandinavian, Icelandic, and European settlers, but its reputation as a Midwestern food destination has really taken off in the last few decades. These days you can find everything from kid‑friendly casual eats to classic Wisconsin supper clubs, gourmet burgers and wings, and fine‑dining restaurants embracing global trends. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are about 131 restaurants and other eating places in Door County as of 2024 — a pretty tasty lineup for a rural peninsula!

07/31/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🌿

Despite development pressures in recent decades, the Door County has managed to keep most of its land undeveloped, preserving the natural landscapes, forests, and open spaces that make the peninsula so scenic and unique.

07/24/2026

Fun Fact Friday 🎨✨

The Door County has inspired artists for nearly a century. From painters and sculptors to musicians, writers, and performers, the peninsula’s landscape and culture have fostered a thriving arts community. Today, Door County boasts over 100 art galleries, making it a vibrant hub for creativity and artistic expression.

07/17/2026

Fun Fact Friday ⛳🌲

Much of what makes Door County so scenic—towering bluffs, rolling hills, fieldstone-lined landscapes, and panoramic water views—also makes it a fantastic spot for golf. From challenging courses to more relaxed fun with disc golf and mini-golf, the peninsula offers options for every golfer and a picturesque way to spend the afternoon. There are over 9 different courses in Door, with over 144 different holes. (courses range from 9-18 holes)

07/10/2026

Nelsen’s Hall on Washington Island sells more bitters than anywhere else in the world. In fact, they run something called “The Bitters Club.” You become a member by taking a shot of bitters.

The custom of drinking bitters here started during Prohibition as a way to skirt the laws against the sale of alcoholic beverages.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Happy 4th of July from all of us at Baileys Woods Campground! 🎆🇺🇸

Lookie here! 👀 If you're looking for something fun to do today, Baileys Harbor has a full day of festivities waiting for you!

🥞 Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
🎨 Arts & Crafts Fair & Food Vendors
🍓 Strawberry Fest
🇺🇸 4th of July Parade
🎶 Live Music in Kendall Park
🍻 B**r Tent
🎆 Spectacular Fireworks over Lake Michigan at dusk

🚌 **Don't forget!** The FREE shuttle picks up right here at Baileys Woods Campground from **8:00 AM–6:00 PM**, making it easy to get into town for all the fun. Please note the shuttle **does not run after the fireworks**, so be sure to plan your ride home.

For the full event schedule and additional details, check it out here: https://baileysharbor.com/fourth-of-july/

Have a safe, fun, and memorable Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

Special thanks to our sponsors: Baileys Harbor Yacht Club Resort, Door County Brewing Company, Generations Landscape & Excavating, Coyote Roadhouse, GFL Environmental, Baileys Harbor Fish Company, Luke Collins Photography, The Ridges Sanctuary, Navy & Nash, Nathan Nichols & Company, & Schaut Technol...