Madeline Island is located in the very northern tip of Wisconsin on Lake Superior. Located 90 miles east of Duluth MN, 450 miles north of Chicago, and 320 miles north of Madison, WI.
Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands and is 14 miles long and 3 miles wide. There are 45 miles of paved roads and unpaved island.
Madeline Island can be accessed by private boat, plane or ferry. The Madeline Island Ferry Boat Line landing at the end northeast of Bayfield. East on Washington Avenue to Highway 13. Ferry is from March or April to freeze up, weather permitting. The crossing takes about 20-25 minutes. From the mainland to the island pier dock the distance is about 2.5 miles.
Yes, campsites are located in Big Bay Town Park and Big Bay State Park. The Town Park has 36 pitches ($ 15.00 per night) and four electric sites ($ 20.00 per night), all of which can be booked online. Drinking water and pit toilets are available at the city park. The State Park offers a 60-site family campground with showers. Prices vary depending on the residence and day of the week. For camping information and reservations please call 888-947-2757. For information on camping in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore call 715-779-3397.
Big Bay State Park and Big Bay Town Park are located at opposite ends of Big Bay on the east side of the island. Both parks are located approximately 7 km from the center of La Pointe. The park is owned and operated by the city of La Pointe, the State Park is part of the Wisconsin State Park system and requires an adhesive State Park for admission to a vehicle.
