Boat Launch Permits

Door County Annual Boat Launch Permit

Door County Facilities & Parks offers seven public boat launches across Southern and Central Door County.

Annual permits are valid January through December and can be used only at County of Door–managed launches.

Where to Buy a Permit

You can purchase your annual permit in any of the following ways:

In Person:

Door County Facilities and Parks

421 Nebraska St, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

  • Monday–Thursday: 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

By Mail or Online (This link takes you directly to the online payment page.)

At a Pay Station located at:

  • Chaudoir’s Dock
  • Robert M. Carmody Park
  • George K. Pinney Park

Permit Fees

  • Annual Recreational Permit: $60.00
  • Additional Recreational Permit: $30.00
  • Replacement Recreational Permit: $25.00
  • Commercial Annual Permits: $100.00

Boat Launch Information

Boat Launch Permit Application

Boat Launch Sites

If you are not interested in purchasing an annual pass, you can purchase a daily $8.00 pass before launching at all of our boat launches. Daily Passes must be placed on the dash of the vehicle, date and time side up.  Daily passes are only valid for the date of purchase.