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.
Everything you need to know as you plan your kayak trip to the Apostle Islands.
Camping is available on 18 of the Lakeshore's 21 stunning islands and at three campsites on the mainland near Meyers Beach.
Alerts, weather, closures, and seasonal conditions at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
Apostle Islands Cruises offers a variety of nonstop sightseeing excursions and island shuttles featuring stops at several islands.
Learn how to be Bear Aware in the Apostle Islands.
Find boat, sailing, & fishing charters, guided kayak trips & rentals, and water taxis.
Ojibwe culture is saturated with a relationship to this place, these islands, & all of the natural world around us.
Key infrastructure projects at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in 2025-2026 aim to enhance visitor access and facilities.
The ice caves are currently inaccessible due to non-existent or unstable ice conditions.
With or without a boat, everyone can still visit the islands.
Get out and explore the islands in a sail boat or motor boat.
Learn about all the places to visit on the mainland and on the islands.
Last updated: June 9, 2025
