Big Bay State Park

Located on Madeline Island, the largest of 22 Apostle Islands, this 2,418-acre park sports rugged wooded cliffs with dramatic views of Lake Superior. It contains a State Natural Area that is open for use by the public. Habitats include bogs, barrier beach, boreal forest and old growth hemlock.

Directions: Take car ferry from Bayfield to La Pointe on Madeline Island. Follow signs 4 miles to the park. Paved parking lot.

Gazetteer: Page 103, B-7.

Amenities: Flush toilets, drinking fountain, boardwalks, viewing platform, visitors center, gift shop, 60 campsites.

Activities: Camping, swimming, biking, naturalist program, canoeing, fishing, X-C skiing.

Phone: 715/779-3346 (Wisconsin DNR).

Web site: Big Bay State Park

Signature Species: Common Loon, Merlin, Broad-Winged Hawk and Pileated Woodpecker.

Rarities: Peregrine Falcon.

Admission fee: State Park vehicle entry fee.

Hours: 6am-11pm.

Seasonality: Spring, summer and fall.

Accessibility: Fully accessible campsites and picnic areas, boardwalks.

Nearest food & lodging: La Pointe, 4 miles west.