Camping at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits near Bayfield

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

• Tent camping here: 54 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Cozy Camper for 2 2018 Springdale Mini

Travel trailer · 17 ft · sleeps 4 · 105 mi from campground

$132/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2023 Keystone Cougar

Travel trailer · 38 ft · sleeps 9 · 149 mi from campground

$176/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2021 Jayco Jay Flight Bunk House

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 167 mi from campground

$130/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

• Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $15–$30 per night
• Peak season Jan 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $15–$30 per night

Sites open for booking 30 months ahead (Recreation.gov rules).

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

Seasonal loop closures in this window: Outer (Dec 2026).

How far ahead to book Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits

For July weekends, book about 30 days ahead. Three in four July Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 22 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.