We found Apostle Islands Area Campground to be exactly what we were looking for--and maybe even a…read morelittle better than expected. It's conveniently located just outside Bayfield, making it a great home base for exploring Bayfield and the Apostle Islands. When we arrived, Jennifer, one of the owners, gave us a warm welcome and got us checked in quickly. The campsites are terraced along a hillside, so most have nice views. They aren't perfectly level, but a couple of leveling blocks took care of that without any trouble. The bathhouse has five large private bathrooms, all spotless, along with a convenient laundry room. The campground also has a swimming pond, mini-golf, and some of the most creative themed cabins we've seen in our travels. It's obvious Jennifer and Zach have put a lot of hard work into making this a special place. We really enjoyed our stay, and if we're back in the Bayfield area, we'd definitely stay here again. One nice bonus is that Adventure Club Brewing is just a short walk from the campground. Tucked into the back of an outdoor recreation store, it's a small brewery with a fun, welcoming atmosphere and a large outdoor patio that's perfect for relaxing with friends.

Nice folks! Nice restrooms/showers. Very nice campsites! Kids loved the play area and met some new…read morefriends. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Don't let the gravel road deter your visit here-you won't regret it! We camped during the week…read more(only sharing the area with one other camper-quite a long distance away). The bathrooms and shower were a pleasant surprise: Clean and a great experience for camping!

The owner, Vicki, was very nice and would always check to see if everyone was happy. This…read morecampground is beautiful and quiet - no "city camping" here! Clean bathrooms and showers. Want to get away from the "Rat Race" come here! Great for RV's and tent camping. It's worth the few miles (2.6) from the main road. Will be back!

This campground was warm, welcoming, cozy, and quiet. The sites were tucked in underneath a canopy…read moreof oak and birch trees, looking out over a lovely lake. Carl and Sandy, the hosts/owners were terrific. They welcomed us and helped us get positioned into our site, had a stack of firewood ready to go by the fire pit, and even added a small rolled up item that made colorful flames! Great camping experience, great people, we will return.

Was here in Summer a decade or so ago and decided to go back again and spent a week here in late…read moreSeptember. The hosts are extremely accommodating and more than willing to help with getting your trailer into the proper place. Several of the sites are set permanently as they have wooden decks and some are a bit dated. Very quiet. No store but firewood is available and Iron River is less than 10 minutes away. Very nice!

A party of four, stayed for two nights. Promptly welcomed by mosquitoes and a whiney neighbor's…read morechild, we found the campground to be quite minimal in accommodations, as website advertises. The $4 wood bundles were rather sparse, but two bundles sufficed per night for bonfire. Each primitive campsite for tents had a fire ring and picnic table. The sites were rather close together, separated by only a few trees and bushes. We hoped for a few good spots to set up hammocks, but only one set of trees was fitting for an ill-hung hammock. The pit toilet outhouses were outfitted with lights, hand sanitizer, and air fresheners, and so were better than many dirty typical outhouses elsewhere. Appreciated the no-need-to-check-in approach by the proprietors. RV spots available around the corner from primitive campsites. For $15 per night, this is a fair deal, but not necessarily a good set of accommodations for car campers who want a few of the added benefits of showers and more campsite privacy.

From the owner: Located 1 mile east of Cornucopia, WI, off scenic Highway 13; the South Shore Campground offers a…read morepeaceful wooded setting for your next vacation.

Gas and food! Right on the trail- inside is clean and lots of room to warm up and have a drink…read more Bartender is very nice.

Came here for gas on the snowmobile only to walk in to a bar and a convenient store , it was…read moreawesome ! It was at night and completely empty inside , bartender said all the snowmobile's head to Hurley after dark which was perfect for us !!!! Awesome place ! Grabbed some snacks and off we went .

Copper Falls State Park is often ranked among Wisconsin's top state parks, and it's easy to see…read morewhy. Located in the Northwoods of northern Wisconsin, the park's highlight is the Doughboy Trail, a well-developed two-mile loop that offers excellent views of both Copper Falls and Brownstone Falls. The trail is easy to follow, well-maintained, and includes several scenic overlooks. Because of its distance--several hours from cities like Madison--I recommend combining a visit with other Northwoods attractions. A great option is to stop here while exploring the Apostle Islands or the Bayfield area. Once inside the park, follow the main road past the ranger station until it ends at the parking lot, where you'll find restrooms and the Doughboy Trailhead. This is a beautiful park and well worth the stop, especially if you plan it alongside other northern Wisconsin adventures.

This park and campground is beautiful! We have fallen in love with Wisconsin parks and this is no…read moredifferent. Even long portions of the hiking trails were handicap accessible. There were several large covered picnic areas and places that looked like a city park with playgrounds and the like. Amazing! Oh, and the falls are gorgeous. Almost forgot that part.

I highly recommend getting on the water and experiencing the Sea Caves. I didn't have any…read moreexperience with kayaking and so I went on a guided tour. Definitely worth the money! Sea kayaks are recommended for venturing out into the lake as well as wet or dry suits. Do not underestimate Lake Superior as the water temperature is much, much colder than other lakes due to its depth, and the swells can get up to 6 feet tall, knocking you off your boat. People have gotten hypothermia even in the summer. I also visited the Visitor Center and Headquarters in Bayfield, as well as the visitor center in Little Sand Bay. The headquarters had exhibits, a movie, small gift shop area, and of course friendly rangers! The Little Sand Bay visitor center had exhibits outside. While it wasn't staffed, the vestibule was open for brochures. It's on my bucket list to visit again during the winter for the ice caves.

Visit for the Sea Caves! We spent 4 days in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 3 days of…read morecamping on Sand Island and a full day touring the surrounding area. Skip Madeline Island if your schedule is tight. Highlights: Sea Caves - my favorites were the northeastern edge of Sand Island (next to Justice Bay). They are so breathtakingly beautiful, especially in sunrise or sunset lighting. Since we took our boat, we were able to get up close to see all the spectacular details. If you don't have a boat, rent kayaks and a tour guide to get up close views. Grand Tour - we drove to Bayfield to ride a large catamaran boat for a 3 hour tour of the Apostle Islands. Visitor Centers - they were full of interesting info and has some fun merch for souvenirs. Many people rave about their experience visiting Madeline Island (the largest island) which isn't actually a part of the National Lakeshore, but we found it rather outdated and boring and left on the very next ferry.

On our recent road trip around Lake Superior, we wanted to experience the Apostle Islands and found…read morea vacancy at the Legendary Waters Resort. When we arrived, I had forgotten it was also a casino - which we honestly care about (and generally avoid due to the noise, etc.). It was a beautiful room, spacious, with plenty of power outlets and comfortable furniture. It was very clean, and the bathroom was also large and looked new. Our room was on the top floor and overlooked the marina - a nice view to wake up to! We walked through the casino just to get a feel, and it was not noisy or smoky - definitely busier in the evening. They also have an on-site restaurant where we enjoyed breakfast one morning. All staff we met were friendly and helpful - and parking is plentiful and free. The town of Bayfield is just a 10-minute drive away with lots of restaurants, shopping, and recreation (kayak tours, boat tours, etc.). Also - don't miss the lovely hiking trail a 10-15 minute drive the other direction in the Frog Bay Tribal National Park.

I enjoyed my stay at the Legendary Waters Resort & Casino. Who doesn't like staying at a casino?…read more There were events and a restaurant on site. I ate at the restaurant multiples and recommended the chicken wrap and the chicken wild rice soup! There are also kayaking spots/tours that you can book right next to the resort and a distillery within walking distance. It is a little outside of Bayfield so be prepared to drive into town.

I love state parks, and this one was everything I hoped for and more…read more Visited on a Saturday in August so it was quite crowded, but we still managed to find a parking spot and once we left the parking lot it wasn't too bad. The visitors center is large and clean with lots of information, bathrooms, a gift shop, and places to sit around a fireplace. They were doing a lesson on primitive fire building when we arrived. We unfortunately had a limited amount of time, so we only did the brief hike down the beach and out to Shovel Point, but both were absolutely stunning and I wish we had more time. I'd love to come back someday and hike more and possibly camp as well.

Minnesota really does their state parks correctly - they sometimes double as rest stops for weary…read moretravelers. It's totally a win-win. The rest stop area of the state park visitor center was very nice. Picture windows let the outside sunlight in. Vending machines were well stocked, and the washrooms were spacious and clean. The visitor center was large, with an area with exhibits and displays about the history and the natural features of the park. The information desk abuts this area. There's a gift shop that sells souvenirs and last minute hiking/camping items. There's also ice cream and small snacks. If you want to spend significant time outside here during the summer and forgot mosquito repellent, I highly recommend picking up a canister of 40% DEET. You'll definitely need it! Palisade Head was absolutely gorgeous.