Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

National Park Service, Wisconsin.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.

Camping and Day Use

  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Activities and Experiences

  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Dock - South Twin Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Dock - Stockton Quarry Bay
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Dock Stockton Presque Isle
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Basswood Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Devils Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Little Sand Bay
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Manitou Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Michigan Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Oak Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Otter Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Outer Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Raspberry Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Rocky Island
  • Apostle Islands Nl Boat Docking - Sand Island
  • Meyers Beach Parking

Nearby Activities

  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Diving
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Paddling
  • Swimming
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located in northern Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Superior. The Lakeshore has several entrance points, with much of its area accessible primarily by water.

Additional Information

  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Map
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Official Website

Photo Gallery

  • Julian BayJulian Bay is a popular beach to visit on Stockton Island.
  • Rocky ShorelinesExperience the setting sun along a rocky island shoreline.
  • Raspberry Island LighthouseStep into the past with a visit to Raspberry Island Lighthouse.
  • View of the Bowl at the Mainland Sea CavesHike or paddle to views of the sea caves along the mainland unit of the park.
  • Sunset over a forested, sandy beach along calm lake watersWhen on Stockton Island, a visit to Julian Beach should not be missed
  • The sun setting, silhouettes a forested island, creating an orange sky, which is reflected in the foreground lake water. Sunset at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
  • Long Island LightstationThe Long Island Light.

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