Best RV Parks & Resorts near La Pointe, WI
Several RV campgrounds serve the Bayfield Peninsula and Madeline Island areas near La Pointe. Apostle Islands Area RV Park and Camping offers electric and water hookups at each site, with some full hookup options available from early May to early October. Kreher RV Park in Ashland features electric sites with water hookups and accommodates larger motorhomes from May through mid-October. Dalrymple Park and Campground provides 28 electric sites for RVs under 30 feet with gravel pads and moderate spacing between sites. Buffalo Bay Campground includes water and electric hookups with 50-amp service available. "If you get here early, there are a few sites right on the water looking over the islands. Some spots are tight with an RV, I'd suggest walking the loop before driving around."
RV travelers heading to Madeline Island should note the ferry cost varies by vehicle length, with one reviewer reporting "$220 round trip for a 54-foot truck and trailer combo." Big Bay State Park on the island accommodates motorhomes with electric sites, though bringing an RV requires advance planning for the ferry crossing. Dump stations are limited in the region - Kreher RV Park has an on-site station while others may require driving to town facilities. Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds, with strong Verizon coverage at Dalrymple Park but spotty service on parts of Madeline Island. Most campgrounds in the area are seasonal, typically operating from May through October, with some closing earlier depending on weather conditions. Pets are permitted at most RV parks but must remain leashed.