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National Lakeshore · WI

Partially closed

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore is partially closed.

Why this statusOngoing Closure Notices

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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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…

Type
National Lakeshore
State
WI
Nearest town
Bayfield
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

About Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

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.

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Visitor info

Address415 Washington Avenue, Bayfield, WI 54814
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Entire Park
Getting thereApostle Islands National Lakeshore is located in northern Wisconsin along the shores of Lake Superior. The Lakeshore has several entrance points, with much of its area accessible primarily by water.

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How we read this status

We derive Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Ongoing Closure Notices Full method: how we check park status.