Big Bay State Park Campground
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Know before you go
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- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
Big Bay State Park is a state park of Wisconsin, United States, on Madeline Island, the largest of 22 Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. The 2,350-acre (951 ha) park has picturesque sandstone bluffs and caves and a 1.5-mile-long (2.4 km) sand beach. It encloses unique habitat types including lakeside dunes, sphagnum bogs, and old-growth forest. Bald eagles return annually to the park to nest and re
Big Bay State Park is a state park of Wisconsin, United States, on Madeline Island, the largest of 22 Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. The 2,350-acre (951 ha) park has picturesque sandstone bluffs and caves and a 1.5-mile-long (2.4 km) sand beach. It encloses unique habitat types including lakeside dunes, sphagnum bogs, and old-growth forest. Bald eagles return annually to the park to nest and re
Madeline Island Museum is a museum owned and operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Opened on June 15, 1958, the museum is in the town of La Pointe, Wisconsin on Madeline Island, one of the Apostle Islands in Lake Superior. Madeline Island Museum was developed on the former site of the American Fur Company Northern Outfit, and its main building once served as an American Fur Company warehou
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Darlings Grocery Store
- Firefly Cafe & Market
- Peterson's Foods
⛽ Fuel
- Fuel station
- Cenex
- Calumet
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Cafe
- The Pub
➕ Medical
- La Pointe Community Clinic
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Front Street Restrooms
🎾 Sports
- Tennis
- Madeline Island Golf Club
- Baseball
🏧 ATM & bank
- ATM
- Chippewa Valley Bank
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Old National Bank
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Big Bay State Park Campground?
Big Bay State Park Campground charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Big Bay State Park Campground?
Yes, a reservation is required.
Is there drinking water at Big Bay State Park Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Big Bay State Park Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Big Bay State Park Campground?
Yes, showers are available.
Are there electrical hookups at Big Bay State Park Campground?
Yes, electrical hookups are available.
Who runs Big Bay State Park Campground?
Big Bay State Park Campground is operated by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
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