Schoolhouse Beach
Smooth limestone stones and clear water. The beach is small and popular; arrive early in summer.
THE ENJOY ROAD TRIPS EDITION — FIELD GUIDE
Door County · Community
Outdoors on Washington Island
Schoolhouse Beach, Rock Island trails, Percy Johnson park and paddling around the island.
Space and cold water
The island's outdoor appeal is scale: long views, quiet roads and shoreline that is not crowded. Rock Island adds a proper trail network and the most remote camping in Door County.
Where to go
Rock Island trails
Ten miles of hiking trail connect the dock, the lighthouse and the island's interior. There are no vehicles or services on the island.
Percy Johnson Memorial Park
A sand beach with picnic facilities on Washington Island, useful for families who prefer sand to cobbles.
Verification
Sources & editorial record
Factual details on these pages were checked against the sources below on 2026-10-29 . Interpretive prose, itineraries and recommendations are editorial judgement, not sourced fact.
Crossing time, ferry routing, park acreage and lighthouse history come from the ferry operator and Destination Door County. Schedules and fares are seasonal and are not reproduced.
- Destination Door County Ferry crossing, Schoolhouse Beach, lavender farm, Rock Island and island character.
- Washington Island Ferry Line Year-round ferry across Death's Door.
- Rock Island ferry information Jackson Harbor route and the 8.4-mile drive across the island.
- Destination Door County — Parks Rock Island acreage, trails and Percy Johnson park.
- Destination Door County — Lighthouses Pottawatomie Lighthouse history and access.