Sand
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Camping Permits
- Standard
- Group
- Other
- Other loops
Sand · other site
Site Sand Primitive Zone
“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
10
Standard
6
tent, RV or van
Group
3
Other
1
Longest rig
Not yet known
People
Up to 21
Sites in Sand
Pick a site, here or on the map, to see its details.
- Sand 1Standard · up to 7 people200 yards north of East Bay dock.
- Sand 2Standard · up to 7 people100 yards south of East Bay dock.
- Sand 3Standard · accessible · up to 7 people100 yards north of East Bay dock.
- Sand 4Standard · up to 7 peopleWest end of Lighthouse Bay.
- Sand 5Standard · up to 7 peopleLighthouse Bay, east of campsite 4.
- Sand 6Standard · up to 7 peopleApproximately 1 mile from the East Bay dock.
- Sand 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.
- Sand Site AGroup · up to 21 people200 yards south of the East Bay dock.
- Sand Site BGroup · up to 21 peopleApprox.
- Sand Site CGroup · accessible · up to 21 people100 yards north of East Bay Dock.
All 10 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
Sand · other site
Site Sand Primitive Zone
“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.