The mainland portion and the islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are open to visitors year round.

VISITOR CENTERS

Bayfield Visitor Center
Open:
October 12, 2009 to May 28, 2010     Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
May 29 to June 18, 2010:                 Daily 8 am to 4:30 pm
June 19 to September 5, 2010:         Daily 8 am to 6 pm
September 6 to October 10, 2010:     Daily 8 am to 4:30 pm
October 11 to December 31, 2010:    Monday-Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm

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.

Devils, Michigan, and Sand 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.