Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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Jewels of Lake Superior

Located at the northern most tip of Wisconsin, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is a land of pine and hemlock; eagle and bear. It is the ancestral home of the Ojibwe people with the nation's finest collection of historic lighthouses and newest wilderness area. The 12-mile mainland unit and 21 islands include more than 154 miles of shoreline, a paradise for campers, boaters, and kayakers.

		Raspberry Island Rehabilitation The six light stations of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore comprise what has been called "the nation’s finest collection of historic lighthouses." Of these, Raspberry Island Lighthouse has been called "The Showplace of the Apostles." more...

		Proposed Recreational User Fees - 2007 Recreational User Fees provide National Park units with critical project funding that is used to benefit the public by improving the condition of park facilities and services, reducing the maintenance backlog, and enhancing the condition of natural and cultural resources. more...

		General Management Plan Apostle Islands National Lakeshore protects unique resources, islands, forests, wildlife and other natural features, safeguards and interprets the area's cultural history, and provides for public education, appreciation, and the recreational use and enjoyment of these resources. more...

		Harvestable Wildlife Plan There has been recent colonization and rapid increases in populations of deer on islands that historically had few to no deer. Canada yew, an important component of these islands has been nearly eliminated from the mainland due to deer browsing; in the 1960’s, deer explosions on various islands severely impacted Canada yew. more...

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415 Washington Ave
Bayfield, Wisconsin 54814

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Headquarters Number
(715) 779-3397

To Report Emergency
(715) 779-3398 ext. 100

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(715) 779-3049

Climate

Summer temperatures average 75-80 degrees F. during the day and 55 degrees F. at night. Summer thunderstorms commonly create severe, rapidly changing wind and wave conditions. We recommend visitors bring layers of clothing and rain gear. Sea kayakers should use wet or dry suits. Winter temperatures of -10 degrees F. are not uncommon.

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Information