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Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

69,372 acres in Bayfield, Wisconsin (US) managed by the National Park Service

About Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Lake Superior is renowned for its cold temperatures, rough seas, fog, and sudden squalls. Boaters and paddlers should monitor marine weather forecasts and be constantly alert to changing conditions. Average daytime high temperatures range from 60 degrees Fahrenheit in May, to the upper 80s in mid-summer, to the mid-60s in September. Average lows vary from 40 degrees in May, to the upper 50s in mid-summer, to 50 degrees in September. Average water temperatures in May and June are only in the 40s.

Top Attractions in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Explore the best things to see and do in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore:

  • Bayfield Visitor Center
  • Little Sand Bay Visitor Center

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including:

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