Basswood
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits
- Standard
- Group
- Other
- Other loops
Basswood · standard site
Site Basswood 5
“On top of the bluff, approx. 200 yards south of the dock, (follow the trail up the hill from the dock). This site is located right before you get to the group site, there is a small trail leading off to the right to the site.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 7
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 11:00 AM
- Check-out 11:00 AM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
8
Standard
6
tent, RV or van
Group
1
Other
1
Longest rig
Not yet known
People
Up to 21
Sites in Basswood
Pick a site, here or on the map, to see its details.
- Basswood 1Standard · up to 7 peopleSouth end of island near the rock landing.
- Basswood 2Standard · up to 7 peopleSouth end of the island approx.
- Basswood 3Standard · up to 7 peopleSouth end of the island approx.
- Basswood 4Standard · up to 7 peopleSouth end of the island.
- Basswood 5Standard · up to 7 peopleOn top of the bluff, approx.
- Basswood 6Standard · up to 7 peopleOn top of the bluff, approx.
- Basswood Primitive ZoneOther · up to 5 peoplePrimitive zone campers can camp anywhere on the Island except within 0.25 miles from other campers, buildings or historic structures, flowing streams, and trails.
- Basswood Site AGroup · up to 21 peopleOn top of the bluff, approx.
All 8 shown · by site number
Sites, types, rig lengths, positions and notes from recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Staff sites are left out.
- Standard
- Other
- Group
Basswood · standard site
Site Basswood 5
“On top of the bluff, approx. 200 yards south of the dock, (follow the trail up the hill from the dock). This site is located right before you get to the group site, there is a small trail leading off to the right to the site.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 7
- Pets
- Allowed
- Check-in
- 11:00 AM
- Check-out 11:00 AM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.