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A pedestrian bridge and natural debris washed-out from a stream on Stockton Island into Quarry Bay during a June 18, 2024 storm.

NPS Photo by Billy Flynn

Updated June 28, 2024

Impacts from Recent Flooding

A June 18, 2024 storm and flash-flooding caused damage to areas within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and surrounding communities.

• Camping Impacts: Meyers Beach campsites 2 and 3 are inaccessible from the beach, however access via the Lakeshore Trail to those campsites remains intact and passable.
• Trail Impacts: The trail on Stockton Island between Quarry Bay and Presque Isle Bay is closed due to a wash out of a foot bridge. The Tombolo Trail on Stockton Island at the lagoon outlet along the north end of the beach is currently impassible.
• Boating Impacts: Watch for debris in the lake and poor water visibility in some areas around the Lakeshore.

 

Seasonal Conditions

Wave Watch

• Get real time wave conditions in the park via Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.

Sea Caves

• Sea Caves Watch provides real time imagery, wind, and waves at the Mainland sea caves.
• When traveling on Lake Superior, conditions can change rapidly.
• Be prepared and check the weather and marine forecast regularly.

Meyers Beach Road

• Current status of Meyers Beach Road: OPEN

Lakeshore Trail at Meyers Beach

• Current status of the Lakeshore Trail at Meyers Beach: OPEN
  • Please stay on the trail to avoid erosion along the edges

Meyers Beach and Little Sand Bay Beach

• Current status of Meyers Beach: OPEN
• Current status of Little Sand Bay Beach: OPEN

Visitor Centers

• Bayfield Headquarters: OPEN daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Little Sand Bay Visitor Center: OPEN daily 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

2024 Facilities Projects

Michigan Island Erosion Stabilization

• During May and June, park facilities staff will work to stabilize an area adjacent to the Michigan Island lighthouse grounds.

Manitou Island Dock Replacement

• From June to September, contractors will replace the Manitou Island Dock. During this time, there will be no docking available. The historic fishery will be closed for the summer, but the campsite will remain open.

Raspberry Island Fog Signal Maintenance

• June, July, and August will see park facilities staff performing masonry work on the exterior of the Raspberry Island Fog Signal building. They will also work on the porches of the lighthouse. Lighthouse and grounds will remain open.

Outer Island Lighthouse Roof Replacement

• During June, July, and August, members of the NPS Historic Preservation Team will continue and complete their work replacing the roof of the Outer Island Lighthouse. The team will be on-site throughout the summer, and the lighthouse will be fenced off during the project.

Sand Island Boardwalk

• Park facilities teams will continue their work installing an accessible boardwalk from the East Bay dock to the Hanson Farm.

 

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Winters in Northern Wisconsin can be quite frigid at times, with strong winter winds across the Lake, making it feel even colder. For the safety of our staff and visitors, the park will be closed under the following weather conditions:

• Wind Chill of -40^oF

• Air Temperature of -25^oF

• Combination of -35^oF wind chill & -20^oF air temperature

• Extreme snow conditions resulting in delayed removal of snow will close areas until snow can be removed (Meyer’s Beach & Little Sand Bay).

During a park closure due to weather, park offices will be closed, snow removal operations may be delayed, and the Meyers Beach area will be closed, including the ice caves (if accessible at that time).