Apostle Islands in Wisconsin
Thinking about going to Apostle Islands in Wisconsin sometime in August. Any good campgrounds near Bayfield or that area, or ones we should avoid? Thanks
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I have direct experience with the poster’s question and I hope to provide some feedback that may be helpful to all who are interested in this area. Bayfield is a small “burg” of a place, which caters to the water/kayak crowd. My wife and I did take our inexpensive plastic kayaks out into Lake Superior, but we stayed close to shore. This area has a lot to offer the kayak enthusiast, but one needs to be experienced in open water trekking and it’s not a place for a big box cheap boat.
There are a few good restaurants, which attract people from all over the place. We enjoyed eating in casual style and recommend some of the eateries, which can be searched on Yelp. Aside from the above mentioned two pursuits, there is not much else happening in this area. I would compare the location to Grand Marais, MN., which we also visited on the same trip.
We stayed at Apostle Islands Campground just south of town. I would attest to the grumpiness of the owner, but he runs a good business and you can bank on an enjoyable stay. The cycling in the area leaves a lot to be desired, especially routes just outside the campground. The hills are real beasts and after our experience, I would not bike the area again.
Overall, unless I was a very experienced kayaker, a onetime visit may be enough for the average person, but staying only for a day or two. Of the five places we visited on our 40th anniversary trip, which also included the two locations mentioned above, plus Door County, WS, Peninsula SP, WS, and MI’s UP, I’d rate Bayfield the lowest of the bunch.
Just my opinion and YMMV, but have fun and camp on.
There are a few good restaurants, which attract people from all over the place. We enjoyed eating in casual style and recommend some of the eateries, which can be searched on Yelp. Aside from the above mentioned two pursuits, there is not much else happening in this area. I would compare the location to Grand Marais, MN., which we also visited on the same trip.
We stayed at Apostle Islands Campground just south of town. I would attest to the grumpiness of the owner, but he runs a good business and you can bank on an enjoyable stay. The cycling in the area leaves a lot to be desired, especially routes just outside the campground. The hills are real beasts and after our experience, I would not bike the area again.
Overall, unless I was a very experienced kayaker, a onetime visit may be enough for the average person, but staying only for a day or two. Of the five places we visited on our 40th anniversary trip, which also included the two locations mentioned above, plus Door County, WS, Peninsula SP, WS, and MI’s UP, I’d rate Bayfield the lowest of the bunch.
Just my opinion and YMMV, but have fun and camp on.
