August 28-31, 2025; Kayak camping and paddling along the west shore of Green Bay
Miles: varies each day, paddlers chose 7 miles per day or 15 miles per day courses
Challenges: weather; long paddle days; Join one of our Practice Paddles prior to the trip.
Camping: J. W. Wells state park
Camping Fee: $40 for the cabin, free if not staying in the cabin.
NOTE: As of June 21, 2022, the campground group site is full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, or join the group, but find your own place to camp, contact Mike Stone or Jodie Bartnik.
Register:
NOTE: You MUST be a current member of NEWP and ACA. To join, see the membership page.
Registration and payment options coming soon. Please check back later.
Pay for the event (if you have not already).
SAFETY FIRST
- All participants must wear a personal flotation device (PFD or lifejacket) at all times while on the water.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the paddle or during lunch stops.
Current Participant List:
(Confirm your club membership status and complete the trip forms above.)
- Jodie B.
- Mike S.
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Join us for a thrilling adventure exploring the fabulous West Shoreline of Green Bay. We will camp in style in the Washington Cabin at Wells State Park in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Camping starts the night of the 28th. Over the next three days, we will paddle an average of 15 miles per day for a total of 45 miles. For those who want a less-aggressive schedule, we will have 5-7 mile per day trips as well. The cabin is limited to 12 NEWP members. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.
Activities and Features
- Crystal clear water
- Sandy beaches
- Saturday potlock
- Camping with showers
- Epic trip
- Stops at lovely parks along each day’s travel
- Kayak skill lessons
- Close to home
Likely trip segments:
- Ford River Launch to OB Fuler Park = 9mi
- OB Fuller Park to Fox Park Beach = 7 mi
- Fox Park Beach to Wells State Park = 9 mi
- Wells State Park to Baily County Park = 9 mi
- Bailey County Park to Stoney Point = 7 mi
- Stoney Point to Henes Park = 5 mi
Likely Lunch Points:
- OB Fuller Park
- Wells State Park
- Stoney Point Boat Landing
Trip Leaders: Mike Stone and Jodie Bartnik
Participant Qualifications and Preparation
To ensure participants meet fitness qualifications and equipment requirements, all participants must complete at least one two-hour group paddle. This will:
- Expose the participant to the physical requirements of an extended crossing. We will be prepared to stay in the kayaks for each day’s paddle.
- Confirm each participant’s ability to make the trip.
- Verify that the kayak and equipment are suitable for a Green Bay trip.
- Practice/test paddles are listed on the Practice Paddles page.
- Other opportunities to paddle in “big water” conditions:
- Door County Kayak Gathering
- Others TBD