Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

🏕️ CampgroundOttawa National ForestMichigan⭐ 4.5 (161)

🟢 21 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

💡 In short

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits in Michigan has 21 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, Stockton #Stockton 5–Stockton #Stockton 8 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 2, #Basswood 3, #Basswood 4, #Basswood 5, #Basswood Primitive Zone, Bear #Bear Primitive Zone, Cat #Cat Primitive Zone, Hermit #Hermit Primitive Zone, Ironwood #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 4, #Oak Primitive Zone, Otter #Otter 1, #Otter 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 Primitive Zone, South Twin #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 18, #Stockton 19, #Stockton 2, #Stockton 21, #Stockton 3, #Stockton 4, #Stockton 5, #Stockton 6, #Stockton 7, #Stockton 8, #Stockton Primitive Zone, York #York 1

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites Ironwood #Ironwood 1

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 South Twin #South Twin 1 & Mainland #Mainland 2 next to each othersites Basswood #Basswood 1, Mainland #Mainland 2, Oak #Oak 3, Sand #Sand 5, #Sand 6, South Twin #South Twin 1, Stockton #Stockton 17, #Stockton 20, York #York 2, #York 3

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 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 Primitive Zone, Otter #Otter 1, #Otter Primitive Zone, Rocky #Rocky 1, #Rocky 2, #Rocky 3, #Rocky 4, #Rocky 5, #Rocky Primitive Zone, Sand #Sand 1, #Sand 2, #Sand 3, #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 3

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites Basswood #Basswood 6, Cat #Cat 1, Oak #Oak 1

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites Ironwood #Ironwood 1, Mainland #Mainland 1, #Mainland 3

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites Oak #Oak 6, York #York 2

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 Mainland #Mainland 3 & Oak #Oak 4 next to each othersites Mainland #Mainland 3, Oak #Oak 4, Sand #Sand 4

📷 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 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

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

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

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆161 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 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 Michigan 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.

Is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits a good campground?

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 161 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits located?

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

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