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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

WI

Photograph of rocky shoreline and steps leading to historic lighthouse.
Photograph of Piping Plover standing on sandy beach.
Photograph of historic lighthouse from above with Lake Superior in the background.
Photograph of sandy shoreline.

Park Alerts (7)

Construction Activity at Meyers Beach; Visitor and Kayak Access Maintained: Construction has begun on the Meyers Beach Access Path Project. Access to the beach and parking lot will remain open, but visitors should expect construction noise and closed lawn areas for staging. K...
Outer Island Nighttime Closure: Outer Island is closed to all use from 10 PM to 6 AM due to bear activity and food‑storage concerns. Day use is permitted outside these hours. The closure remains in effect until further notice to pro...
Stockton Island Trail Access: The trail between Presque Isle Bay and Quarry Bay on Stockton Island is open, but a footbridge on the western portion of the trail was washed out in a 2024 storm. Visitors must wade through shallow wa...

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.

Available 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

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 daytime high temperatures range from 60 degrees Fahrenheit in May, to the upper 80s in mid-summer, to the mid-60s in September.

Average lows vary from 40 degrees in May, to the upper 50s in mid-summer, to 50 degrees in September. Average water temperatures in May and June are only in the 40s.

Getting There

Apostle 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.

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Hours

Entire Park

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

Location

WI

46.9624, -90.6605

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