Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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Tree-covered red cliffs meet greenish blue water, in a bowl shape.

About Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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.

Quick Facts

State Wisconsin
Designation National Lakeshore
State Code WI
Weather Lake 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. Average…

Operating Hours

The park is open 24/7 year-round. Visitor centers are open only in summer, with varying hours.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Boating Motorized Boating Sailing Boat Tour Camping Backcountry Camping Canoe or Kayak Camping Group Camping Fishing Freshwater Fishing Guided Tours Boat Tour Hiking Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Canoe or Kayak Camping Kayaking Junior Ranger Program SCUBA Diving Snowshoeing Swimming Freshwater Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Gift Shop and Souvenirs

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