Established Camping
Michigan Island — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Michigan Island in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore offers a camping experience surrounded by Lake Superior's waters. The terrain is characterized by dense forests and rocky shorelines. Nearby, visitors can explore the Apostle Islands' sea caves and historic lighthouses, with temperatures ranging from 60°F to 80°F in summer and 10°F to 30°F in winter.
Description
Location: On the sandspit, 0.9 mile west of light station. The campsite is set back from the beach behind the dunes in the trees. There is a sign on the beach near a boardwalk that leads through the dunes to the site. Campers must use the campsite and not camp on the beach. Amenities: Picnic table, fire ring, food locker, and stump privy. Access: Kayakers and small motorboats can land on the sand or anchor offshore and dingy into the beach. A trail leads to the campsite from the lighthouse.
Location
Michigan Island — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is located in Wisconsin
Coordinates
46.87415599 N
90.50872369 W
Detours Nearby
Stockton Island - Campsite — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
7 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs from Duluth
- 3 hrs 22 min from Eau Claire
- 3 hrs 39 min from Wausau
- 4 hrs 5 min from Minneapolis
Access
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
