Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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History History & Culture Go into the woods today and when you think you are in wilderness never seen before by man, you'll fall into a prospector's abandoned test pit...read more

Preservation Park Planning Part One: Pages 1-100 (1.8mb pdf) Part Two: Pages 101-186 (3.6mb pdf) Part Three: Pages 187-End (0.8 mb pdf) Record of Decision Signed by NPS Midwest Regional...read more

Sandscapes What are Sandscapes? More than mere beaches, sandscapes are a range of features from barren sand bars to dune habitats that support plant and animal communities. Shaped by Lake Superior's...read more

Natural World Bear One of the greatest concentrations of black bears in North America is found on Stockton Island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Bears also regularly inhabit Sand and...read more

Geology Natural Features & Ecosystems The Apostle Island archipelago's sandstones were deposited during the late Precambrian era, about 600 million years ago, and form the basement rock for all the...read more

Who's Who at the Park Contact Public Affairs Our Partners Apostle Islands Cruise Service (AICS) is authorized by the National Park Service and U.S. Department of the Interior as a park concessioner to serve the...read more

Camping Camping Planning Your Camping Trip Essential Information Campsite Directory - Find a campsite Camping Practices - What you should know. Designated Camping Zones Permits and Reservations Safety Nearby...read more

Planning Your Visit PLAN YOUR VISIT Public boat launches are located in Ashland, Bayfield, Cornucopia, Little Sand Bay, Red Cliff, and Washburn. The cost is $5/launch in Bayfield, $5/launch at Little Sand...read more

In A Nutshell Park Resources General ...read more

Park Regulations & Safety Laws & Policies Laws and Regulations pertaining to the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (APIS) are found in a wide mix of sources. General regulations for National Park Service (NPS)...read more