46 of 87 campsites have Food Storage Locker

3 of 87 campsites have Accessible Campsites

3 of 87 campsites have Accessible Picnic Area

All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

3 of 87 campsites have Accessible Vault Toilets

1 of 87 campsites have Capacity/Size Rating

1 of 87 campsites have Accessible Walkways

Basswood site 1 campsite overlooking lake

Basswood 1

Basswood site campsite with picnic table

Basswood 2

Basswood site 3 campsite

Basswood 3

Basswood site 4 campsite

Basswood 4

Basswood site 5 campsite

Basswood 5

Basswood site 6 campsite

Basswood 6

An island sunrise

Basswood Primitive Zone

Basswood group site A campsite

Beach

Basswood Site A

Bear Primitive Zone

Cat Island 1 campsite with fire ring pictured

Cat 1

Cat Primitive Zone

Hermit Primitive Zone

Ironwood Island site 1 campsite

Ironwood 1

Ironwood Primitive Zone

Long Island site 1 campsite

Long 1

Mainland 1 campsite with fire ring and picnic pictured

Mainland 1

Manitou 1 campsite with fire ring, picnic, and lake view

Manitou 1

Manitou Primitive Zone

Michigan site 1 with picnic table and fire ring

Michigan 1

Michigan Primitive Zone

North Twin Primitive Zone

Oak Island site 1 campsite

Oak 1

Oak Island site 2 campsite

Oak 2

Oak site 3 with picnic table and fire ring

Oak 3

Oak Island site 4 campsite

Oak 4

Oak Island site 6 campsite

Oak 6

Oak Primitive Zone

Oak site A with fire ring, two picnic tables, and lake view

Oak Site A

Oak Island group B campsite

Oak Site B

Oak Z1

Oak Z2

Otter Island site 1 campsite

Otter 1

Otter Primitive Zone

Outer site 1 with bear locker and fire ring

Outer 1

Outer Primitive Zone

Outer Z1

Outer Z2

Presque Isle

Rocky Island site 1 campsite

Rocky 1

Rocky Island site 2 campsite

Rocky 2

Rocky Island site 3 campsite

Rocky 3

Rocky Island site 4 campsite

Rocky 4

Rocky site 5 with picnic table and fire ring

Rocky 5

Rocky Primitive Zone

Rocky group site A

Bear locker

Rocky Site A

Sand Island site 1 campsite

Sand 1

Sand site 2 with picnic table, fire ring, bear box, and lake view

Sand 2

Sand site 3 - wooden platform, accessible bear box, picnic table, and fire ring

Sand 3

Sand 4 tent pad

Sand 4 campsite

Sand 4

Lake view of Sand site 5

Sand 5 campsite

Sand 5

Sand site 6 with bear box and fire ring

Sand 6

Sand Primitive Zone

Sand site A with two picnic tables, fire ring, and lake view

Sand Site A

Sand site B with two picnic tables, fire ring, and lake view

Sand Site B

Sand site C on a wooden platform with accessible bear box, picnic table, and fire ring

Sand Site C

South Twin site 1 with picnic table, fire ring, bear box, and lake view

South Twin 1

South Twin site 2 with picnic table, fire ring, and lake view

South Twin 2

South Twin site 3 with picnic table and fire ring

South Twin 3

South Twin site 4 with picnic table and fire ring

South Twin 4

South Twin Primitive Zone

Stockton site 1 on a wooden platform with accessible picnic table

Stockton 1

Stockton site 10 with lake view

Stockton 10

Stockton site 11 with picnic table, fire ring, bear box, and lake view

Stockton 11

Stockton site 12 with picnic table and lake view

Stockton 12

Stockton site 13 with picnic table and tent pad

Stockton 13

Stockton site 15 with picnic table, bear box, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 15

Stockton site 16 with picnic table and tent pad

Stockton 16

Stockton site 17 with picnic table, bear box, and lake view

Stockton 17

Stockton site 18 with picnic table, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 18

Stockton site 19 with picnic table, bear box, fire ring, and lake view

Stockton 19

Stockton site 2 with picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 2

Stockton Island site 20 campsite

Stockton 20

Stockton Island site 21 campsite

Stockton 21

Stockton site 3 with picnic table, bear box, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 3

Stockton site 4 with picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, and a lake view

Stockton 4

Stockton site 5 with picnic table, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 5

Stockton site 6 with tent pad and lake view

Stockton 6

Stockton site 7 with picnic table, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 7

Stockton site 8 with picnic table, tent pad, and lake view

Stockton 8

Stockton Primitive Zone

Stockton site A on wooden platform with accessible picnic table in foreground

Stockton Site A

Stockton site B on wooden platform

Stockton Site B

Stockton Z1

Stockton Z2

York Island site 1 campsite

York 1

York Island site 2 campsite

York 2

York Island site 3 campsite

York 3

A campsite within the park

Devils Island lighthouse and sea caves

A sandy beach and waves

A couple standing in the woods

Raspberry Island Lighthouse view from the water

Sunset over a forested, sandy beach along calm lake waters.

Camping map

View of choppy waters at the Stockton Presque Isle dock

Sea kayakers at the Lakeshore Sea Caves

A map of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Choppy lake view from Manitou Fish Camp

Set up of Manitou Fish Camp

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

<h2>Overview</h2>
**Camping within Apostle Island National Lakeshore is strictly tent camping. There is no car or RV camping within the park. All campsites within the national lakeshore must be reached by boat or sea kayak, except for the Mainland 1 campsite, which can be accessed by kayak or a 6-mile hike only.** 

Mainland camping for car & RV camping: There are a variety of state parks and private campgrounds with facilities <a href="https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/camping.htm" rel="nofollow">for car and RV camping in the Bayfield area on the mainland and on Madeline Island</a>. Madeline Island is not part of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. The <a href="https://madferry.com/" rel="nofollow">Madeline Island Ferry</a> is a car & passenger ferry service to transport visitors to the island.   

<a href="https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/camping.htm" rel="nofollow">Camping within Apostle Islands National Lakeshore</a>: The Apostle Islands offer a unique camping expe rience. There are many campsites within the park, and each have their own unique characteristics to them. There are 57 individual campsites, 9 group campsites, and 17 primitive camping zones.  

Advance reservations for camping permits are required for camping in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore. Each camping permit may cover up to 14 consecutive nights. 

Individual campsites: These campsites are designated for groups of 1-7 people. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, bear locker, and a picnic table. These sites are recommended for first-time primitive campers. It will give a sense of backcountry camping with the pleasantries of the amenities. They are a good way to work up to the primitive zone camping. These sites are $15 per night. Reservations can be made up to 30 days before the start of a trip.  

Group campsites: These campsites are designated for groups of 8-21 people. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, bear locker, and a picnic table. These sites are great for large families or get-togethers with friends. These sites are $30 per night. These sites can be reserved in March every year during the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/group-camping-lottery.htm" rel="nofollow">Group Camping Lottery</a> and remaining sites will open after the lottery is completed.  

Primitive zone camping: These campsites are designated for groups of 1-5 people. These sites are for the truly hardcore backpackers. Primitive zone camping is not a specific site but provides the option of choosing a backcountry area to camp. This type of camping experience has NO amenities. There are specific guidelines on where to camp for this type of experience. Consult the <a href="https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/primitive-camping-zones.htm" rel="nofollow">Primitive Zone camping maps</a> for potential landing sites and available areas. 

The following areas are closed to primitive zone camping: 
<ul>
<li>Areas excluded from primitive camping zones and closed to camping to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources. </li>
<li>Area posted as closed to protect bird nesting areas and threatened or endangered species. </li>
<li>Areas in view of any designated trail. </li>
<li>Areas within 1/4 mile of any building, historic structure, individual or group campsite, or another camping party. </li>
<li>Areas within 100 feet of a flowing stream. </li>
<li>Private land or lease holdings. </li>
</ul>
For more information or questions about your itinerary, call park staff at (715) 779-3398 extension 2, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily from Memorial Day through September or Monday to Friday from October through Memorial Day.  

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For facility specific information, please call (715) 779-3398.<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
 Cancellations made 8 days or more prior to the reservation start date will be given a 50% refund of the use fees. The $10 reservation fee is non-refundable. Cancellations made 7 days or fewer prior to the reservation start date will not be refunded.
Changes to the reservation will be charged a $15.00 change fee.
There is a $10 reservation fee for each permit made.

**Camping within Apostle Island National Lakeshore is strictly tent camping. There is no car or RV camping within the park. All campsites within the national lakeshore must be reached by boat or sea kayak, except for the Mainland 1 campsite, which can be accessed by kayak or a 6-mile hike only.**

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