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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Its 92 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, camping costs Site: $15–$30 per night, and it is open from 01-01 to 12-31. Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits is a National Park Service campground near Bayfield, Wisconsin.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Park Service · Bayfield, Wisconsin

A color image of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The islands within the lakeshore are colored in green. The islands have a name on or near them to represent the island name. Some of the islands haA landscape photo of water in the foreground with sea caves and a lighthouse in the background. The lighthouse sits behind green trees that are half the height of the lighthouse which are on the top oA landscape photo of a sandy beach with beach grass and trees on the left. The lake on the right side of the beach has white cap wavesA man and woman that are arm in arm in the woods. There are orange and brown leaves on the ground along with ferns. There are trees behind the coupleA ranger standing on the left side of the U-shaped dock with a boat house in the off-centered of the U. A lighthouse and other building on a bluff behind the dock
A color image of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The islands within the lakeshore are colored in green. The islands have a name on or near them to represent the island name. Some of the islands haA landscape photo of water in the foreground with sea caves and a lighthouse in the background. The lighthouse sits behind green trees that are half the height of the lighthouse which are on the top oA landscape photo of a sandy beach with beach grass and trees on the left. The lake on the right side of the beach has white cap wavesA man and woman that are arm in arm in the woods. There are orange and brown leaves on the ground along with ferns. There are trees behind the coupleA ranger standing on the left side of the U-shaped dock with a boat house in the off-centered of the U. A lighthouse and other building on a bluff behind the dockA campsite with a lake view in the background. There is a small individual tent on the right side of the photo. A picnic table is centered in the middle of the photo. There are trees surrounding the t1 / 6

A color image of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The islands within the lakeshore are colored in green. The islands have a name on or near them to represent the island name. Some of the islands ha. Photo: NPS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

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Getting a site

Managed by
National Park Service
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Site: $15–$30 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
92
Group sites
9
Accessible sites
5
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

92 sites in 18 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

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Basswood 1 Basswood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood 1
Basswood 2 Basswood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood 2
Basswood 3 Basswood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood 3
Basswood 4 Basswood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood 4
Basswood 5 Basswood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood 5
Basswood 6 Basswood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood 6
Basswood Primitive Zone Basswood Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood Primitive Zone
Basswood Site A Basswood Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Basswood, site Basswood Site A
Cat 1 Cat Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Cat, site Cat 1
Cat Primitive Zone Cat Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Cat, site Cat Primitive Zone
Devils 1 Devils Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Devils, site Devils 1
Hermit Primitive Zone Hermit Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Hermit, site Hermit Primitive Zone
Ironwood 1 Ironwood Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Ironwood, site Ironwood 1
Ironwood Primitive Zone Ironwood Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Ironwood, site Ironwood Primitive Zone
Long 1 Long Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Long, site Long 1
Mainland 1 Mainland Hike to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Mainland, site Mainland 1
Mainland 2 Mainland Hike to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Mainland, site Mainland 2
Mainland 3 Mainland Hike to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Mainland, site Mainland 3
Manitou 1 Manitou Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Manitou, site Manitou 1
Manitou Primitive Zone Manitou Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Manitou, site Manitou Primitive Zone
Michigan 1 Michigan Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Michigan, site Michigan 1
Michigan Primitive Zone Michigan Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Michigan, site Michigan Primitive Zone
North Twin Primitive Zone North Twin Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop North Twin, site North Twin Primitive Zone
Oak 1 Oak Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak 1
Oak 2 Oak Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak 2
Oak 3 Oak Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak 3
Oak 4 Oak Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak 4
Oak 6 Oak Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak 6
Oak Primitive Zone Oak Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak Primitive Zone
Oak Site A Oak Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak Site A
Oak Site B Oak Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak Site B
Oak Z1 Oak Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak Z1
Oak Z2 Oak Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak Z2
Oak Z3 Oak Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Oak, site Oak Z3
Otter 1 Otter Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Otter, site Otter 1
Otter Primitive Zone Otter Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Otter, site Otter Primitive Zone
Outer 1 Outer Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Outer, site Outer 1
Outer Primitive Zone Outer Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Outer, site Outer Primitive Zone
Outer Z1 Outer Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Outer, site Outer Z1
Outer Z2 Outer Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Outer, site Outer Z2
Outer Z3 Outer Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Outer, site Outer Z3
Outer Z4 Outer Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Outer, site Outer Z4
Rocky 1 Rocky Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky 1
Rocky 2 Rocky Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky 2
Rocky 3 Rocky Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky 3
Rocky 4 Rocky Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky 4
Rocky 5 Rocky Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky 5
Rocky Primitive Zone Rocky Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky Primitive Zone
Rocky Site A Rocky Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Rocky, site Rocky Site A
Sand 1 Sand Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand 1
Sand 2 Sand Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand 2
Sand 3 Sand Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand 3
Sand 4 Sand Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand 4
Sand 5 Sand Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand 5
Sand 6 Sand Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand 6
Sand Primitive Zone Sand Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand Primitive Zone
Sand Site A Sand Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand Site A
Sand Site B Sand Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand Site B
Sand Site C Sand Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop Sand, site Sand Site C
South Twin 1 South Twin Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop South Twin, site South Twin 1
South Twin 2 South Twin Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop South Twin, site South Twin 2
South Twin 3 South Twin Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop South Twin, site South Twin 3
South Twin 4 South Twin Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop South Twin, site South Twin 4
South Twin Primitive Zone South Twin Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop South Twin, site South Twin Primitive Zone
Stockton 1 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 1
Stockton 2 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 2
Stockton 3 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 3
Stockton 4 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 4
Stockton 5 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 5
Stockton 6 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 6
Stockton 7 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 7
Stockton 8 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 8
Stockton 10 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 10
Stockton 11 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 11
Stockton 12 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 12
Stockton 13 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 13
Stockton 15 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 15
Stockton 16 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 16
Stockton 17 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 17
Stockton 18 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 18
Stockton 19 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 19
Stockton 20 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 20
Stockton 21 Stockton Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton 21
Stockton Primitive Zone Stockton Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton Primitive Zone
Stockton Site A Stockton Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton Site A
Stockton Site B Stockton Group standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record Yes Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton Site B
Stockton Z1 Stockton Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton Z1
Stockton Z2 Stockton Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton Z2
Stockton Z3 Stockton Zone Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop Stockton, site Stockton Z3
York 1 York Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop York, site York 1
York 2 York Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop York, site York 2
York 3 York Standard nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop York, site York 3

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
747 ft

46.8132, -90.8203 in Bayfield. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits is open from 01-01 to 12-31 , at 747 ft.

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30; epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-10-01

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Sites at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251865).

How much does it cost to camp at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Camping at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits costs Site: $15–$30 per night.

How many campsites does Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits have?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits has 92 campsites, including 9 group sites. 5 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Yes, 5 sites are designated accessible at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits.

Are dogs allowed at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Yes, pets are allowed at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits.

When is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits open?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits is open from 01-01 to 12-31.

Who manages Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits is managed by the National Park Service.

Around Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest waterfall to Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits, in a straight line: Potato River Falls (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Birch Grove Bayfield · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $15 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Bayfield and campgrounds in Bayfield.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites, petsAllowed, fee, season.open, season.close), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, fireRings, toilets, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Site: $15–$30 per night
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