Boat access is the only way in, which keeps this group site on Basswood Island within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore self-selecting for campers who arrive by kayak, motorboat, or charter. The site sits in forested terrain and includes picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Reservations are available through the National Park Service. Dogs are permitted. Nearby on the island, Basswood Island Sites 1 - 4 — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore provides individual site alternatives for smaller parties making the same water crossing.
Description
Forested camping area. Group Site A
Location: 200 yards south of dock. Amenities: vault toilet, two picnic tables, fire ring, food locker. Access: The site is accessible by landing at the dock. Campers must carry gear up the hill to the site.
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Map & DirectionsBasswood Island Group Site is located in Wisconsin near Bayfield
Public CampgroundCoordinates
46.85133676205719 N
90.7571944578687 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 56 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 3 hrs 14 min from Wausau, WI
- 3 hrs 30 min from Minneapolis, MN
