Far away from the crowds that pack Door County’s villages each year is a remote island that few ever visit. You can see it offshore, a line of green rising above the waves, miles away. It’s Chambers Island and while it’s a little out of the way, if you make the effort to visit the island you’ll see a quiet and remote side to Door County that’s unlike the rest of the peninsula.

Chambers Island is located 7.5 miles offshore from Fish Creek. It was named for Talbot Chambers, a colonel who sailed these waters in 1816, on the way to establish a military post in Green Bay.
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The island is about a 45-minute boat ride from the mainland. There’s no ferry with regular service, but there are excursion charters leaving from Fish Creek that will take you to the island.
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Be sure to pack everything you need, including food for a picnic. There are no stores on the island, or really any services of any kind. While there are homes on the island, there is no commercial electricity service. There’s a cell tower, so you will likely be able to use your phone, but that’s about it.
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There’s a lot to explore on this 3,200-acre island. You can stroll unpaved roads that feel more like trails, and visit undisturbed beaches with stunning views.
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There’s even a lake on the island that also has its own islands – they are protected from development.
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The Chambers Island lighthouse is also a must-visit. It was built with Milwaukee cream-colored brick and completed in 1868. It was replaced by an automated light in 1961, but it still stands proudly above the lake, greeting visitors.
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To reach Chambers Island, contact Shoreline Charters or Fish Creek Scenic Boat Tours. Interested in exploring more Wisconsin islands? Here’s another remote spot worth exploring.

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