Cat Island campground requires boat access to reach its National Park Service sites within the Apostle Islands archipelago. The established campground charges $15 per night and accepts reservations, making advance planning essential for this water-accessed destination. Basic amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings.
Campers must transport all gear and supplies by watercraft, as no vehicle access exists to the island. Pets are permitted on leashes throughout the camping area. Other island camping options include Ironwood Island — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Manitou Island — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, both requiring similar boat transportation.
Description
Location: Southwest corner of the island, approximately 100 yards north of the sandspit
Amenities: fire ring, food locker, mouldering privy.
Access: Sandy beach for landing kayaks and small vessels. A short boardwalk leads to the campsite.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCat Island is located in Wisconsin near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Coordinates
46.99839922249436 N
90.56324997675681 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
