Hike or paddle to views of the sea caves along the mainland unit of the park.
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore · WI
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.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesConstruction Activity at Little Sand Bay; Boat and Kayak Access Maintained
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesOngoing Closure Notices
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesBear Alert
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPrivate Inholdings: Sand & Rocky Islands
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good2 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available29 activities
Park Name
InfoApostle Islands National Lakeshore
Designation
InfoNational Lakeshore
State(s)
InfoWI
Phone
Info7157793398
apis_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe park is open 24/7 year-round. Visitor centers are open only in summer, with varying hours.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Bayfield Headquarters
InfoSee park for hours
Visitor Center: Little Sand Bay Visitor Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArts, Photography, Colonization and Settlement + 32 more
Weather Info
InfoLake Superior is renowned for its cold temperatures, rough seas, fog, and sudden squalls. Boaters and paddlers should monitor marine weather forecasts and be constantly alert to changing conditions. A
Getting There
InfoApostle 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.
Location
Info46.9624° N, -90.6605° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website