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Tree-covered red cliffs meet greenish blue water, in a bowl shape.

Hike or paddle to views of the sea caves along the mainland unit of the park.

Sunlight shines through a cave hole surrounded by icicles onto the frozen lake surface

While infrequent, the unique beauty and temporal nature of these ice formations serves to make the mainland ice caves all the more memorable and desirable.

A two story white house with a light tower in the middle, reflects the colors of the setting sun.

Step into the past with a visit to Raspberry Island Lighthouse.

Sunrise illuminates a long beach near calm water.

Julian Bay is a popular beach to visit on Stockton Island.

A rocky shoreline meets the calm water of a lake at sunset.

Experience the setting sun along a rocky island shoreline.

Physical Address:

415 Washington Avenue

Bayfield, WI 54814

Mailing Address:

PO Box 770

Bayfield, WI 54814

contact-details

Phone Number: 7157793397 Voice
Phone Number: 7157793049 Fax

Email Address: apis_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

Imagine that moment, being in that perfect spot as the sun rises, and everything comes into focus. A rocky shoreline suddenly reflects the world around you. Waiting for you among the water, land, forests, and history is that moment. How will the islands inspire you?

park designation:National Lakeshore

Directions:

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore features several points of interest with much of it only accessible by water.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Entire Park

All of the water and land within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is open daily, 365 days a year. From time-to-time there may be area closures for different reasons. Check the website for most current information.

Weather Information:

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.