Basswood Island Sites 1 - 4 — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Bayfield, WI

Rates from
$15–$0per night
Where to book
  • Picnic Table
  • Fires
  • Vault Toilets
  • Pet Friendly
  • Cave

Check availability

The host has not added an availability calendar yet.

August 2026

SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
1Not set2Not set3Not set4Not set5Not set6Not set7Not set8Not set9Not set10Not set11Not set12Not set13Not set14Not set15Not set16Not set17Not set18Not set19Not set20Not set21Not set22Not set23Not set24Not set25Not set26Not set27Not set28Not set29Not set30Not set31Not set

Amenities, activities and location

Amenities

Picnic TableFiresVault ToiletsPet Friendly

Landscape

Cave
Map showing Basswood Island Sites 1 - 4 — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Getting there

Bayfield, WI, US
Get directions
Before you arrive

Good to know

Pets
Allowed
Campfires
Allowed

About this campground

Access: Sites 1 - 4. To access campsites 1- 4 experienced kayakers may be able to land at this rock ledge on a calm day. Keep in mind that even on a calm day it is still a difficult area to navigate and land. A flight of approximately 15 steps leads from the rock ledge to the top of the bluff. Basswood Site 1 Location: South end of island, farthest site East in the clump for four sites. Amenities: vault toilet (for sites 1-4), picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, food locker. Access: experienced kayakers may be able to land at the rock ledge on a calm day. A flight of 15 steps leads from the rock ledge to the top of the bluff. All other boaters should land at the dock and hike in.

Read moreRead less

Basswood Site 2 Location: south end of island Amenities: vault toilet (for sites 1-4), picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, food locker Access: experienced kayakers may be able to land at the rock ledge on a calm day. A flight of approximately 15 steps leads from the rock ledge to the top of the bluff. All other boaters should land at the dock and hike in. Basswood Site 3 Location: south end of island Amenities: vault toilet (for sites 1-4), picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, food locker Access: experienced kayakers may be able to land at the rock ledge on a calm day. A flight of approximately 15 steps leads from the rock ledge to the top of the bluff. All other boaters should land at the dock and hike in. Basswood Site 4 Location: South end of island, farthest site West in cluster of four sites. Amenities: vault toilet (for sites 1-4), picnic table, fire ring, tent pad, food locker. Access: experienced kayakers may be able to land at the rock ledge on a calm day. A flight of approximately 15 steps leads from the rock ledge to the top of the bluff. All other boaters should land at the dock and hike in.

Basswood Island Sites 1 - 4 — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
Continue booking

Where to book

Campertunity shows the listing information, then hands you to the campground’s available booking route.

Basswood Island Sites 1 - 4 — Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Last checked Mar 2026
  • Book with the campground or listed provider
  • Review final availability and terms before paying
  • Your booking is completed on the selected service

How complete and verified is this campground?

Campgrounds add and verify details to help you know what to expect. The higher the level, the more verified information you get as a camper.

  1. BasicLevel 1Some basic info added0 – 20% completeCompleted
  2. DetailedLevel 2More details verified68% completeCurrent level
  3. PromotedLevel 3Most details verified80 – 100% complete

Ratings, availability, photos, and policies are more reliable as the level increases.

More places to camp

Nearby campgrounds