Boat-in camping enthusiasts will find a remote island experience at Ironwood Island, one of the primitive camping destinations within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. This National Park Service site requires watercraft access and offers basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings. Trash service is provided, though campers must pack out all other waste.
The island sits among other boat-accessible camping options like Cat Island — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and Manitou Island — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Campers planning multi-day island-hopping trips use this as one stop in exploring the archipelago's scattered camping opportunities across Lake Superior.
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Map & DirectionsIronwood Island is located in Wisconsin near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Coordinates
46.999301 N
90.615651 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Fires
