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Big Bay State Park

View Website Favorite (53) 2402 Hagen Road - La Pointe, WI 54850
Information: 715-747-6425
Toll Free: 888-936-7463

6am-11pm.

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Located on Madeline Island, the largest of 22 Apostle Islands, this 2,350-acre park sports rugged wooded cliffs with dramatic views of Lake Superior. It contains a State Natural Area that is open for use by the public. Habitats include bogs, barrier beach, boreal forest and old growth hemlock. 4 miles of Lake Superior shoreline and 1.5 miles of sandy beach. Mile long boardwalk, drinking fountain, viewing platform. Has adaptive equipment available for people with mobility impairment including beach wheelchair.

Pets are welcome in Wisconsin State Parks but must be on a leash and under control at all times. Certain areas may be off limits to pets. Visit our website for more details.

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Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce

Wisconsin DNR State Park System

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  • Features
    • Disabled Access
    • On Water
    • Camping
    • Pets Welcome/Inquire
  • Dumping Station
    • Yes
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Beaches
    • Parks, Forests, Trails
  • Publicly Owned
    • Yes
  • Showers and Flush Toilets
    • Yes
  • Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing Trail Type
    • Flat
    • Open
    • Wooded
  • Snowshoeing
    • Yes
  • Campground Type
    • RV
    • Tent
    • Trailer
  • Number of Campsites
    • 60
  • Trail Length (miles)
    • 10
  • Adaptive Equipment Available
    • Yes
  • Camping Hook-ups
    • Electric
  • Toilets
    • Yes
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Green Innovations

  • A recycling program is in place
  • Low flow fixtures are installed
  • Leave No Trace principles are promoted
  • 50 meter tall tower collects data about wind to study feasibility of wind turbines on Madeline Island
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