Kayak in Door County
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July 9-12, 2026
The Door County Gathering(DCKG) is back for our second year! Located at Potawatomi State Park, DCKG offers something for every skill level. Intermediate and advanced paddlers will develop their skills as they gain experience and confidence on the waters of Lake Michigan. Beginner kayakers will grow their skills on the protected harbors of Sturgeon Bay and Green Bay.
Learn from dedicated coaches as you fine-tune your paddle strokes, increase your rescue confidence, and experience the joys of being on the water. Enjoy off-the-water social time with fellow paddlers at our Thursday night welcome dinner (burgers, brats and beer!), Friday and Saturday evening meals, and a closing social on Sunday. With group campsites available, it’s a full weekend of fun!
DCKG ITINERARY
All scheduled events begin and end at DCKG Headquarters at Potawatomi State Park.
Thursday July 9th
4 – 7 pm Welcome Gathering: Burgers, beer, brats! DCKG Headquarters.
Meet with your Instructors & Crew to get your paddling plan for Friday.
Friday July 10th
8 am – 4 pm Crews meet at DCKG Headquarters, pick up box lunches and travel to your venue for the day. Breakfast is on your own.
6 pm – 9 pm Return to DCKG Headquarters for dinner and socializing. Meet with your Instructors & Crew to get your paddling plan for Saturday.
Saturday July 11th
8 am – 4 pm Crews meet at DCKG Headquarters, pick up box lunches and travel to your venue for the day. Breakfast is on your own.
.6 pm – 9 pm Return to DCKG Headquarters for dinner and socializing. Meet with your Instructors & Crew to get your paddling plan for Sunday.
Sunday July 12th
8 am – 3 pm Crews meet at DCKG Headquarters, pick up box lunch and travel to your venue for the day. Breakfast is on your own.
3:30 pm – 5 pm Return to DCKG Headquarters for Gathering Celebration and wrap-up. Finger Food provided! Come share your thoughts and stories!
LOCATION: Each day begins and ends at the DCKG Headquarters. Potawatomi State Park. 3740 Park Dr. Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
COST: $450. Price includes: 3 days of on water instruction, Thursday evening Social Gathering (food and beer), daily box lunches, Friday & Saturday dinner, Sunday Celebration and wrap-up with finger food!
NOTE: A Wisconsin State Park pass is required to enter the park. You can purchase upon entry to the park.
KAYAK EQUIPMENT Required equipment: sea kayak (at least 14′) , bulkheads bow and stern with static deck lines, PFD, spray deck, paddle, paddle float and bilge pump. A limited number of kayaks are available for rental.
CAMPING We have reserved 2 group campsites at Potawatomi State Pa
rk for 4 nights, Thursday-Sunday, so you don’t have to break camp on Sunday morning before paddling. Tent sites are available in the group sites for $40 for the 4 nights. (Thursday-Sunday). You can reserve a site by adding the cost to your reservation.
GENERAL INFORMATION The gathering is for participants 18yrs and older. Participants will be paddling each day in a Crew with Instructors from various site locations. Sites may change daily depending upon experience desired, weather and instructional considerations. Participants will be responsible for transporting their kayaks and gear to the launch sites. On Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings Crews will meet to plan logistics for the next day.
