Public Campground
Mainland Unit — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Mainland Unit at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers camping near Lake Superior, surrounded by forested terrain. Temperatures range from 60°F to 80°F in summer and 10°F to 30°F in winter. Nearby, visitors can explore the Apostle Islands, known for their sea caves and historic lighthouses.
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.
Detours Nearby
Stockton Island - Campsite — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
54 min away
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
Location
Mainland Unit — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located in Wisconsin
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
