Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - Plan Your Visit

Apostle Islands National Seashore by National Parks Service

The lakeshore is open all year.

Local Partners Information Resources

Apostle Islands Cruise Service

Bayfield/Ashland Counties Tourism Information

Bayfield Chamber of Commerce

Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce

Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Getting There

Car

The headquarters visitor center is one block off Wisconsin Route 13 in Bayfield. The visitor center and fishery exhibit at Little Sand Bay is accessible by road, 13 miles north of Bayfield. Meyers Road, off Highway 13 about 5 miles east of Cornucopia, offers lake access and a trailhead. Most other facilities are accessible only by water.

Getting Around

Although Apostle Islands National Lakeshore features several points of interest located on the mainland, most people consider the islands themselves to be the most rewarding destination. Excursion boat trips leave from Bayfield daily from late May to mid-October. The Apostle Islands Cruise Service offers a variety of excursion trips and a camper and hiker shuttle to several islands. Cruises provide views of most of the islands, as well as close looks at dramatic sandstone cliffs and historic lighthouses. The Cruise Service also operates a water taxi service between Bayfield and. Area marinas offer rental sailboats and will arrange full- and half-day trolling trips for trout and salmon. Local outfitters also rent sea kayaks.