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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore


Manitou Island Fish Camp

Location
Manitou Island, accessible by boat only.


Special Programs
Visit the restored site of a historic fish camp to experience how commercial fishermen lived and worked.



Raspberry Island Lighthouse

Location
Located on Raspberry Island; accessible only by boat.

Special Programs
Ranger-guided tours of historic lighthouse.


VISITOR CENTERS

Bayfield Visitor Center

Open
May 29 to September 30 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
October 1 to December 31 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

Phone
715-779-3397

Location
Located in the old Bayfield County Courthouse on Washington Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Streets, Bayfield.

Closures
The visitor center is closed on federal holidays, except Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.

Exhibits
A good place to begin your National Lakeshore visit, whether by car, afoot, or by private boat, is at the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Visitor Center in Bayfield. Apostle Islands brownstone was used to construct this stately building, as well as many other elegant public buildings and residences throughout the Upper Midwest. At the visitor center you can view audiovisual programs and study exhibits about the park's history, natural history, and recreation opportunities.

Available Facilities
Rest rooms, information desk, exhibits, camping permits.


Little Sand Bay Visitor Center

Phone
715-779-7007

Location
Located on Little Sand Bay Road, 13 miles north of Bayfield, WI.

Exhibits
Lakeshore exhibits, park film, Hokenson Brothers Fishery exhibit.

Available Facilities
Rest rooms, information desk, exhibits, camping permits, marina.


Sand and Devils Island Lighthouses

Location
On islands; accessible by boat only.

Special Programs
Volunteer lighthouse keepers provide free visitor access to historic lighthouses.


Stockton Island Visitor Center

Location
Presque Isle, Stockton Island.

Available Facilities
Staffed intermittently. Restrooms, exhibits, sales items.