Hunting is permitted at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, from September (after Labor Day) to the first week in January. Stay safe by wearing bright colors and sticking to marked trails during hunting season.

Hunting Season

Devils Island dock and campsites, West Bay Club on Sand Island, and the trail on Stockton Island between Presque Isle Bay and Quarry Bay are closed. These closures affect only a small portion of the Lakeshore. Enjoy your visit.

Ongoing Closure Notices

Black bears inhabit many of the Apostle Islands. Follow safety guidelines: store food and scented items properly, hike in groups, stay attentive, and make noises if you encounter a bear in a visitor area.

Bear Alert

Depths at docks may be significantly different than in past years. Over winter sand has accumulated at many docks. Higher docks and exposed cribbing can damage boats and create additional risks.

Low Water at Docks

There are privately occupied residences and docks on the southeast corner of Sand Island, as well as just north of Group Site A on Rocky Island. These areas are closed to the public. Please respect their privacy and do not trespass in these locations.

Private Inholdings: Sand & Rocky Islands

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, located at the northern tip of Wisconsin's Bayfield Peninsula, features 21 stunning islands, a scenic 12-mile shoreline along Lake Superior, and is located within the ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe people. Established in 1970, the park showcases picturesque sea caves, sandy beaches, and the largest collection of lighthouses in the National Park system.

Tree-covered red cliffs meet greenish blue water, in a bowl shape.

View of the Bowl at the Mainland Sea Caves

A two story white house with a light tower in the middle, reflects the colors of the setting sun.

Raspberry Island Lighthouse

Sunrise illuminates a long beach near calm water.

Julian Bay

A rocky shoreline meets the calm water of a lake at sunset.

Rocky Shorelines

Apostle Islands

All of the water and land within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is open daily, 365 days a year. From time-to-time there may be area closures for different reasons. Check the website for most current information.

Alert: Hunting Season: Hunting is permitted at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, from September (after Labor Day) to the first week in January. Stay safe by wearing bright colors and sticking to marked trails during hunting season.

Apostle Islands

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