Fish Creek
Fish Creek, WI
A harbor village on Door County's bay shore with a walkable center of shops, galleries and cafes. Stay for sunset over the water, and try a local fish boil if you want the regional specialty.
Fish Creek lies in Door County on Green Bay and is part of the Town of Gibraltar. The village borders Peninsula State Park. The Native American settlement here was called "Ma-go-she-kah-ning," meaning "trout fishing." The first European family, Increase Claflin, arrived around 1844. The entrepreneur Asa Thorp is regarded as the founder; he built the first dock in 1855. From 1853 the community grew through logging and fishing, and it has had a post office since 1866.
The Alexander Noble House of 1875 is considered the village's oldest unaltered house and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The center is small and walkable; shops, galleries and cafes are close together. One to two hours are enough for a stroll, a little more if you spend an evening by the water. It is crowded in high season, so arrive early. A visit combines easily with nearby Peninsula State Park, which also has campgrounds.
- Nearest town
- Fish Creek, WI
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 45.1273, -87.2437
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Kleinke Park CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Fish Creek
- River Park CampgroundMotorhome stopover18 mi from Fish Creek · 54 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- J.W. Wells State Park CampgroundMotorhome stopover19 mi from Fish CreekMotorhomes
- Fox County Park CampgroundCampsite24 mi from Fish Creek · 25 pitches
All campsites in Wisconsin · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Fish Creek?
Fish Creek is in Fish Creek, WI, at GPS 45.1273, -87.2437. It is about 4 mi from Ephraim.
Can you camp near Fish Creek?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Kleinke Park Campground, about 16 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Fish Creek?
Places worth a stop nearby: Peninsula State Park (3 mi), Fayette Historic State Park (50 mi), Lambeau Field (59 mi) and Sleeping Bear Dunes (61 mi).
When is the best time to visit Fish Creek?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)