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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

🏕️ CampgroundOttawa National ForestWisconsin⭐ 4.4 (166)
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits
🟢 4 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits in Wisconsin has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Nov 6–Mon Nov 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Stockton #Stockton 15–Stockton #Stockton 21 next to each othersites 👥 Basswood #Basswood Site A, 👥 Oak #Oak Site A, 👥 #Oak Site B, 👥 Rocky #Rocky Site A, 👥 Sand #Sand Site A, 👥 #Sand Site B, 👥 #Sand Site C, 👥 Stockton #Stockton Site A, 👥 #Stockton Site B, Basswood #Basswood 1, #Basswood 2, #Basswood 3, #Basswood 4, #Basswood 5, #Basswood 6, #Basswood Primitive Zone, Bear #Bear Primitive Zone, Cat #Cat 1, #Cat Primitive Zone, Hermit #Hermit Primitive Zone, Ironwood #Ironwood 1, #Ironwood Primitive Zone, Long #Long 1, Manitou #Manitou 1, #Manitou Primitive Zone, Michigan #Michigan 1, #Michigan Primitive Zone, North Twin #North Twin Primitive Zone, Oak #Oak 1, #Oak 2, #Oak 3, #Oak 4, #Oak 6, #Oak Primitive Zone, Otter #Otter 1, #Otter Primitive Zone, Outer #Outer 1, #Outer Primitive Zone, Rocky #Rocky 1, #Rocky 2, #Rocky 3, #Rocky 4, #Rocky 5, #Rocky Primitive Zone, Sand #Sand 1, #Sand 2, #Sand 3, #Sand 4, #Sand 5, #Sand 6, #Sand Primitive Zone, South Twin #South Twin 1, #South Twin 2, #South Twin 3, #South Twin 4, #South Twin Primitive Zone, Stockton #Stockton 1, #Stockton 11, #Stockton 12, #Stockton 13, #Stockton 15, #Stockton 16, #Stockton 17, #Stockton 18, #Stockton 19, #Stockton 2, #Stockton 20, #Stockton 21, #Stockton 3, #Stockton 4, #Stockton 5, #Stockton 6, #Stockton 7, #Stockton 8, #Stockton Primitive Zone, York #York 1, #York 2, #York 3
Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nightsbook these dates →sites Mainland #Mainland 1, #Mainland 3
Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h agosites Mainland #Mainland 2
Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Mainland #Mainland 1–Mainland #Mainland 3 next to each othersites Mainland #Mainland 1, #Mainland 2, #Mainland 3

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Basswood #Basswood Site A — Beach
Site Basswood #Basswood Site A · BeachBeach
Campsite Basswood #Basswood Site A — Beach
Site Basswood #Basswood Site A · BeachBeach
Campsite Oak #Oak Site A — Oak site A with fire ring, two picnic tables, and lake view
Site Oak #Oak Site A · Oak site A with fire ring, two picnic tables, and lake viewNPS
Campsite Oak #Oak Site B — Oak Island group B campsite
Site Oak #Oak Site B · Oak Island group B campsiteNPS
Campsite Rocky #Rocky Site A — Bear locker
Site Rocky #Rocky Site A · Bear lockerNPS
Campsite Rocky #Rocky Site A — Rocky group site A
Site Rocky #Rocky Site A · Rocky group site ANPS
Campsite Sand #Sand Site A — Sand site A with two picnic tables, fire ring, and lake view
Site Sand #Sand Site A · Sand site A with two picnic tables, fire ring, and lake viewNPS
Campsite Sand #Sand Site B — Sand site B with two picnic tables, fire ring, and lake view
Site Sand #Sand Site B · Sand site B with two picnic tables, fire ring, and lake viewNPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 15.9 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station15.9 midirections →
🔌 Charging station15.9 midirections →
🔌 Kwik Trip16.5 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$30/nightAnchorageGroup Standard NonelectricHike To🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆166 ratings
5★113
4★30
3★13
2★4
1★6
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.2/4
Verizon2.0/4
T-Mobile1.4/4
Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits in Wisconsin takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Campsite fees at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits run about $15–$30/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

CampSage's scans caught 22 openings at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits over the last 30 days, on 22 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 3 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits a good campground?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 166 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits, AT&T rates highest at 2.2 out of 5 from 41 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits located?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits is located in Ottawa National Forest, Wisconsin. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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