Despite not being able to offer daily admission passes until Friday, visitors have been flocking to Wisconsin’s state parks including the four open in Door County. State park attendance in 2020 is about 10 percent ahead of last year’s pace and the DNR has already sold more annual passes than they did in all of 2019. The high attendance and revenue marks occurred despite state parks being completely shut down for about a month due to the pandemic, some like Rock Island State Park not even opening, and camping not being allowed until June 10th. Missy VanLanduyt from the Wisconsin DNR says people have been clamoring for daily passes for a while, but it was not until they got the necessary procedures and equipment in place that they could.

Restrictions are still in place at Wisconsin State Parks including keeping some buildings closed and canceling special events and activities. Those looking to buy daily passes for their state park visits can do so at electronic pay stations, self-registration spots, and drive-up window locations.