The park's headquarters is located in the Bayfield, WI in the old Bayfield Courthouse Building. This iconic, brownstone building is easy to recognize from Washington Ave. Headquarters offers orientation and information, camping permits, museum exhibits, a park film, and the America's National Parks bookstore. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Headquarters is open seasonally.
Physical Address
415 Washington Ave Bayfield, WI54814
Mailing Address
415 Washington Ave Bayfield, WI54814
The visitor center and administrative offices are located in the Old County Courthouse in the city of Bayfield, WI. Located one block off of Highway 13.
Closed today
Current Hours (Off Season)
September 6–June 1
Every Day:Closed
The Bayfield Visitor Center is closed.
Standard Hours
Every Day:Closed
The Bayfield Headquarters Visitor Center is open during the summer and closes for the season on September 6th.
Stop by the Bayfield Visitor Center to learn more about your visit. NPS Photo / N. Howk
We can't wait to see you this summer! NPS Photo / J.Olson
Originally built in 1884, the old Bayfield County Courthouse is now the Headquarters for the park. Historic photo
The 3½-order Fresnel Lens from Michigan Lighthouse is on display inside the visitor center. NPS Photo / J.Olson
Access to the Bayfield Visitor Center is available upon request in the winter. NPS Photo / J. Olson
Little Sand Bay Visitor Center
This seasonal visitor center is brand new in 2020. Exhibits on the grounds tell the story of Little Sand Bay and the challenges and joys of living in the North Woods, including the restored Twilite fish tug. The center offers orientation and information, camping permits, kayak safety guidance, and the America's National Parks bookstore.
Physical Address
32660 Little Sand Bay Rd Bayfield, WI54814
Mailing Address
415 Washington Ave Bayfield, WI54814
The visitor center and fishery exhibit at Little Sand Bay is accessible by road (off of Old County K) or lake access, 13 miles north of Bayfield.
