Hiking into Lake Superior's shoreline is the main draw at Mainland Unit, where the hike-in access keeps crowds manageable and the proximity to water gives anglers and paddlers a natural staging point. The campground sits within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, managed by the National Park Service, and includes picnic tables, toilets, and firewood availability. Fires are permitted. Reservations are available, fees run $0–$15 per night, and pets are welcome, making it a workable base for dog-friendly campgrounds near Apostle Islands National Lakeshore who want to explore the archipelago on foot.
Description
Site 1
Location: Along the Lakeshore Trail, about 6 miles from the trailhead at Meyers Beach Road. Hike in campsite. No vehicle access to this site. On the Lakeshore Trail, 6 miles northeast of the trailhead at Meyers Beach parking lot. There is a daily parking fee at Meyers Beach that can be paid on site. The parking fee is NOT included with the camping permit.
Amenities: Picnic table, fire ring, food locker, tent pad, and stump privy.
Access: Hikers must follow the Lakeshore Trail northeast from Meyer's Beach parking lot. Kayakers can access the site from a beach adjacent to the site. This site accomodates 1 to 7 campers with up to 3 tents.
Site 2
Location: Along the Lakeshore Trail, about 1 mile from the trailhead at Meyers Beach Road. Hike in campsite. No vehicle access to this site. On the Lakeshore Trail, 1 mile northeast of the trailhead at Meyers Beach parking lot. There is a daily parking fee at Meyers Beach that can be paid on site. The parking fee is NOT included with the camping permit.
Amenities: Picnic table, fire ring, food locker, tent pad, and stump privy.
Access: Hikers must follow the Lakeshore Trail northeast from Meyer's Beach parking lot. Kayakers can access the site from a beach adjacent to the site. This site accomodates 1 to 7 campers with up to 3 tents.
Site 3
Location: Along the Lakeshore Trail, about 1 mile from the trailhead at Meyers Beach Road. Hike in campsite. No vehicle access to this site. On the Lakeshore Trail, 1 mile northeast of the trailhead at Meyers Beach parking lot. There is a daily parking fee at Meyers Beach that can be paid on site. The parking fee is NOT included with the camping permit.
Amenities: Picnic table, fire ring, food locker, tent pad, and stump privy.
Access: Hikers must follow the Lakeshore Trail northeast from Meyer's Beach parking lot. Kayakers can access the site from a beach adjacent to the site. This site accomodates 1 to 7 campers with up to 3 tents.
Fee Info
There is a daily parking fee at Meyers Beach that can be paid on site. The parking fee is NOT included with the camping permit.
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Map & DirectionsMainland Unit is located in Wisconsin near Cornucopia
Coordinates
46.92449062 N
90.98549479 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 19 min from Duluth, MN
- 2 hrs 57 min from Eau Claire, WI
- 3 hrs 24 min from Minneapolis, MN
- 3 hrs 26 min from Wausau, WI
