Madeline Island

Madeline Island is the largest of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. Take the 3-mile ferry ride from Bayfield to arrive in La Pointe, the only town on the island and the place where you can stroll through art galleries, small-town shops, and try tasty restaurants with lakeside views. Get your nature fill at the beautiful Big Bay State Park with 2 miles of pristine beaches or take a guided kayaking tour to see the island from a different angle. Originally a fur trading post, Madeline Island has become a must-stop destination for Wisconsin travelers. 

Explore the Area

1
Bayfield Winter Festival 3/01/2025 - 3/02/2025 Bayfield - 2.5 miles away
2
Santa Arrives on the Ferry 12/14/2024 Bayfield - 2.52 miles away
3
Enchanted Village and Artist Market 12/13/2024 Bayfield - 2.77 miles away
4
Bike Across the Bay 2/16/2025 Washburn - 9.03 miles away
5
Bay Days Festival 7/18/2025 - 7/19/2025 Ashland - 13.5 miles away
6
Book Across the Bay 2/15/2025 Ashland - 13.84 miles away
7
Ashland Fireworks 7/04/2025 Ashland - 18.81 miles away
8
Northern Pines Sled Dog Race 2/08/2025 Iron River - 33.98 miles away

Average Weather

From soaking up the summer sun to hitting the trails after a fresh snowfall, Wisconsin has no shortage of activities for every season. Here's an idea of what the weather in this area is like to help get your planning started!

Summer

High 79° F
Low 56° F

Winter

High 24° F
Low F

Fall

High 56° F
Low 35° F

Spring

High 54° F
Low 31° F