Reports & Publications

Wisconsin DNR Documents
regarding Newport State Park

2025: DNR Approval of Variance to allow improvements to Dark Sky Viewing Area at Lot 3
includes summary of public input received

2024: Proposed Master Plan Variance for Newport State Park
to build a seating area and make improvements to the Dark Sky Viewing Area near Lot 3

2024: DNR Final Decision on Master Plan Variance to accommodate Equestrian Trails at Newport
_{(supporting documents related to this decision are summarized here)}

2023: Proposed Master Plan Variance for Newport State Park
to accommodate proposed horse trails

2018: Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Regional Master Plan
“to guide management and use of department properties in the Northern Lake Michigan Coastal Ecological Landscape.”

1979: Newport SP Master Plan Addendum
update describing the addition of the 170-acre “Hotz Tract”

1973: Newport SP Master Plan
the original, mimeographed master plan
^{_{(please note: several pages are illegible)}}

1964: Documents regarding the establishment of Europe Bay State Park
recommendation to add the property to the Wisconsin State Park system