Big Bay State Park is on Madeline Island, the largest of Lake Superior’s 22 Apostle Islands. The 2,350-acre park has a 1.5-mile beach, campground with drinking water, showers and toilets, an outdoor group camp, picnic areas and more than seven miles of hiking and nature trails with incredible views of Lake Superior.
Camping
There are 15 sites that have electrical hookups; 13 of these are reservable. Showers and flush toilets are centrally located in the campground. Pet owners are reminded that pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet and attended to at all times while visiting the park.
Seven sites are walk-in sites, these sites are about 50 to 100 yards from the parking area depending on the site.
Don’t move firewood!
Don’t move firewood!Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, Wisconsin has restrictions for moving firewood.
Directions
Find your way to Bayfield, Wisconsin on Highway 13. Follow the directions to the Ferry landing. When disembarking the ferry, turn left on County Highway H, stay on the blacktop and follow the signs to Big Bay Town Park. The park is located 7 miles from the ferry landing.
Phone Number (715) 747-6425
Campground Information
Campground Map
Reservations
Photo Source
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