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Sand Island Campground

Sand Island Campground is part of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and offers multiple campsites accessible via Lake Superior, with individual sites (#1, #2, #3) and group sites (A, B, C) available for reservation.

All campsites feature fire rings and bear-resistant food lockers, with some offering tent pads and nearby privies; sites #3 and group site C are fully accessible with boardwalk access from the dock.

Camping permits (required for all stays up to 14 consecutive nights) can be reserved through Recreation. gov, with a $10 reservation fee per trip.


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