Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
The Apostle Islands' protected bays, public docks, pristine beaches, historic sites, and natural beauty offer outstanding boating and sailing opportunities. Public docks are found on 12 of the islands in the national lakeshore.
Visit Apostle Islands' Current Conditions web page for current conditions and closure information.
All visitors to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, who dock overnight (6pm - 6am) are required to pay the fee. This fee is an expanded amenity fee. There are no entrance fees at the lakeshore. Dock space is first-come, first-served and subject to availability. Docks cannot be reserved in advance. You will pay the fee upon arrival. Be sure to download the Recreation.gov mobile app before you visit.
Please write your confirmation number, date of purchase, & other requested information onto the provided receipt and place in the window of your boat where readable.
Docking fees:
The purchase of an overnight docking pass is only valid for the night it was purchased. Multiple nights may be purchased, but only for consecutive nights from the date of purchase. Purchase does NOT guarantee docking space if you leave and come back. Passes are non-transferrable, non-refundable, not replaceable if lost or stolen, and are void if altered or reproduced.