Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Facilities

Apostle Islands National Seashore by National Parks Service

VISITOR CENTERS

Bayfield Visitor Center

Phone

715-779-3397

Location

Located in the old Bayfield County Courthouse on Washington Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Bayfield.

Closures

The visitor center is closed on federal holidays, except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

Exhibits

A good place to begin your National Lakeshore visit, whether by car, afoot, or by private boat, is at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Center in Bayfield. Apostle Islands brownstone was used to construct this stately building, as well as many other elegant public buildings and residences throughout the Upper Midwest. At the visitor center you can view audiovisual programs and study exhibits about the park's history, natural history, and recreation opportunities.

Available Facilities

Rest rooms, information desk, exhibits, camping permits.

Little Sand Bay Visitor Center

Phone

715-779-7007

Location

Located on Little Sand Bay Road, 13 miles north of Bayfield, WI.

Exhibits

Lakeshore exhibits, park film, Hokenson Brothers Fishery exhibit.

Available Facilities

Rest rooms, information desk, exhibits, camping permits, marina.

Sand and Devils Island Lighthouses

Location

On islands; accessible by boat only.

Special Programs

Volunteer lighthouse keepers provide free visitor access to historic lighthouses.

Stockton Island Visitor Center

Location

Presque Isle, Stockton Island.

Available Facilities

Staffed intermittently. Restrooms, exhibits, sales items.