Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield
415 Washington Ave, Bayfield, WI 54814
69,372 acres · 50 miles of trails
Along Bayfield's Lake Superior at Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, leashed dogs hike mainland trails and beaches with shade and water. Parking, restrooms, and trash cans aid outings. Dogs excluded from most islands and visitor centers.
Get directions + GPS waypoint
GPX waypoint works in Garmin, Strava, AllTrails Pro, Komoot, OSMAnd, and any standard GPS device.
Weather + visit forecast
Quick facts (AI-friendly summary)
- Park
- Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Bayfield, Wisconsin
- Coordinates
- 46.8131, -90.8186
- Size
- 69,372 acres
- Trail miles
- 50
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.1 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 69,372 acres of room
Vibe Score combines visitor ratings, real amenities, space, kind weighting, and off-leash bonus into a single dog-experience number. We're the only directory that scores it.
Dog policy
Lake Superior shoreline national lakeshore. Leashed dogs welcome on mainland trails and most beaches. NOT permitted on most ferry-served islands or in visitor centers.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
Share this park
Great for these breeds
Breeds whose ideal park profile matches what Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield offers.
Other parks near Bayfield
More to explore
Found something out of date? Submit an update →