The mainland portion and the islands of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore are open to visitors year round. From time to time closures or advisories will close or limit access to certain locations. Check here for current conditions, closures and advisories.
Bayfield Visitor Center
Visitor Centers in Bayfield, Little Sand Bay, and Stockton Island are closed to the public, however park rangers will be available by phone, (715) 779-3398, and email, and some brochures will be available:
2020 Dates and Hours
Dates
Days of the Week
Hours
May 26 - September 25
Everyday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
September 26 - Mid - May 2021
Closed for the season
Closed
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Headquarters business offices are closed to the public. Staff available by email/phone Monday - Friday 8 am - 4 pm.
Closed Columbus Day (Indigenous People Day), Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, and President's Day.
Phone:
715-779-3397
TTY/ASCII: 800-877-8339 FedRelay allows the general public to conduct business with the federal government and its agencies. Calls are relayed using specially trained Communications Assistants.
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.
This property of the U.S. Department of the Interior is under limited operations due to COVID-19. Some facilities may not be available and staffing may be limited. Visitors should adjust their expectations accordingly and should practice social distancing, personal hygiene, and other behaviors to avoid infection in public areas. Visitors should not rely upon site staff to ensure their protection from contagious disease.
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
Damon Panek
Little Sand Bay Visitor Center Open: with brochures & passport stamp available at main entrance.
Dates
Days of Week
Hours
June 20 - September 7
Wednesday - Sunday
10 am - 4 pm
Phone:
715-779-3459
Location:
Located on Little Sand Bay Road, 13 miles north of Bayfield, WI.
Exhibits: Twilight fishing boat and outdoor waysides. Virtual tour coming soon.
Available Facilities:
Rest rooms, marina.
Devils, Michigan, and Sand Island Lighthouses Location:
On islands; accessible by boat only.
Special Programs:
All historic interiors are closed at Raspberry Light, Michigan Light, Devils Light, Sand Light, and Manitou Fish Camp. The grounds of these spaces remain open to the public.
Stockton Island Visitor Center Location:
Presque Isle, Stockton Island.
Available Facilities:
This property of the U.S. Department of the Interior is under limited operations due to COVID-19. Some facilities may not be available and staffing may be limited. Visitors should adjust their expectations accordingly and should practice social distancing, personal hygiene, and other behaviors to avoid infection in public areas.
Raspberry Island Lighthouse Location:
Raspberry Island, accessible by boat only
Special Programs:
All historic interiors are closed at Raspberry Light, Michigan Light, Devils Light, Sand Light, and Manitou Fish Camp. The grounds of these spaces remain open to the public.
Park Ranger available for tours of the grounds Tuesday - Saturday 9 AM - 4 PM.
