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Big Bay State Park

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Information: 715-747-6425

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 Bureau of Parks

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

Nearby Places

1
Bayfield's Concerts by the Lake 6/20/2017 - 9/05/2017 Bayfield - 5.95 miles away
2
Skiing Skeeters Waterski Shows 6/17/2017 - 8/12/2017 Manitowish Waters - 58.68 miles away
3
Music in the Park 5/28/2017 - 9/10/2017 Manitowish Waters - 59.11 miles away
4
Northwoods Outdoor Artists 6/01/2017 - 8/31/2017 Manitowish Waters - 60.18 miles away
5
Free Cranberry Marsh Tours 7/10/2017 - 10/06/2017 Manitowish Waters - 60.21 miles away
6
Native American Expo 6/14/2017 - 8/16/2017 Hayward - 63.06 miles away
7
Music on Main Street 7/05/2017 - 8/09/2017 Boulder Junction - 68.35 miles away
8
Boulder Junction Free Fishing Seminars 6/11/2017 - 8/27/2017 Boulder Junction - 68.66 miles away
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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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