Outer
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits
- Standard
- Other
- Other loops
“Primitive zone campers can camp anywhere on the Island except within 0.25 miles from other campers, buildings or historic structures, flowing streams, and trails. Primitive camping zones provide opportunities for campers seeking a remote backcountry experience without any facilities. Parties are limited to a maximum of five campers and two tents. Primitive zone campers will need to use a backpacking stove for cooking. Campfires can only be built on a sand beach near the water’s edge below where vegetation grows and also 150 feet of sites where fire receptacles are provided. Primitive zone maps are available on the park website for each island.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 5
- Check-in
- 11:00 AM
- Check-out 11:00 AM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Sites
6
Standard
1
tent, RV or van
Other
5
Longest rig
Not yet known
People
Up to 7
Sites in Outer
Pick a site, here or on the map, to see its details.
- Outer 1Standard · up to 7 peopleLocated on the southern tip of the island on the east side of the sandpit on a bluff behind the beach.
- Outer 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.
- Outer Z1Other · up to 5 people
- Outer Z2Other · up to 5 people
- Outer Z3Other · up to 5 people
- Outer Z4Other · up to 5 people
All 6 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.
“Primitive zone campers can camp anywhere on the Island except within 0.25 miles from other campers, buildings or historic structures, flowing streams, and trails. Primitive camping zones provide opportunities for campers seeking a remote backcountry experience without any facilities. Parties are limited to a maximum of five campers and two tents. Primitive zone campers will need to use a backpacking stove for cooking. Campfires can only be built on a sand beach near the water’s edge below where vegetation grows and also 150 feet of sites where fire receptacles are provided. Primitive zone maps are available on the park website for each island.”
recreation.gov's note for this site
- People
- Up to 5
- Check-in
- 11:00 AM
- Check-out 11:00 AM
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.