Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

🏕️ CampgroundOttawa National ForestWisconsin⭐ 4.4 (163)

🟢 11 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 9h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

💡 In short

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits in Wisconsin has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 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

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites Sand #Sand 6

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites Oak #Oak 6, York #York 1

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 Long #Long 1 & Oak #Oak 2 next to each othersites Long #Long 1, Oak #Oak 2, Stockton #Stockton 19

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 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 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 Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, Oak #Oak 1–Mainland #Mainland 3 next to each othersites Mainland #Mainland 2, #Mainland 3, Oak #Oak 1

Tue Oct 13 – Thu Oct 152 nightsbook these dates →sites Mainland #Mainland 1

Fri Oct 16 – Mon Oct 193 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites Mainland #Mainland 3, Oak #Oak 1

Sat Oct 17 – Tue Oct 203 nightsbook these dates →sites Mainland #Mainland 2

📷 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 Sand #Sand 6 — Sand site 6 with bear box and fire ring — **Site Sand #Sand 6** · Sand site 6 with bear box and fire ringNPS

Campsite Oak #Oak 6 — Oak Island site 6 campsite — **Site Oak #Oak 6** · Oak Island site 6 campsiteNPS

Campsite York #York 1 — York Island site 1 campsite — **Site York #York 1** · York Island site 1 campsiteNPS

Campsite Long #Long 1 — Long Island site 1 campsite — **Site Long #Long 1** · Long Island site 1 campsiteNPS

Campsite Oak #Oak 2 — Oak Island site 2 campsite — **Site Oak #Oak 2** · Oak Island site 2 campsiteNPS

Campsite Stockton #Stockton 19 — Stockton site 19 with picnic table, bear box, fire ring, and — **Site Stockton #Stockton 19** · Stockton site 19 with picnic table, bear box, fire ring, andNPS

⚡ 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 →

🔌 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 April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

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

4.5★★★★☆161 ratings

5★110

4★30

3★11

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-Mobile1.3/4

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 12 openings at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 17 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 163 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 40 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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👥 Group size (Pro):

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No hookup/electric sites (tent or van camping)
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