Apostle Islands Hiking & Camping Shuttles
Explore the islands on your own by foot or overnight while camping.
From Trails to Tranquility: Explore Apostle Islands’ Hidden Gems on our Hiking and Camping Shuttles
As an authorized park concessioner for Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, we offer hiking and camping shuttles to Stockton Island and Oak Island.
Our Stockton Island Day Hiking shuttle is perfect for those seeking a day filled with scenic trails and awe-inspiring vistas. For the more adventurous, our Stockton Island Overnight Camping and Oak Island Overnight Camping shuttles offer the opportunity to spend a night under the stars, surrounded by the serenity of nature.
Discover hidden coves, sandy beaches, and dense forests as you hike, camp, and reconnect with the great outdoors. We’ll guide you through the logistics so you can focus on creating memories that will last a lifetime. Unplug, recharge, and embrace nature’s majesty with our hiking and camping shuttles.
Explore our hiking & camping shuttle options
Round Trip | 4.5 Hours
Stockton Island Day Hiking
Round-Trip Hiking Shuttle
- 40 minute trip to island
- 2 hours of hiking
- Gorgeous, serene trails
- Dunes, savannas, pine forests, and lagoons
- Various carnivorous plant species
- Low bush blueberries
- Singing sands of Julian Bay
- Brownstone quarry site
- Abandoned Trout Point Logging Camp
2 Trips | Drop-Off & Pick-up
Stockton Island Overnight Camping
Drop-Off, Pick-Up Shuttle
- 40 minute shuttle to island
- 14 miles from Bayfield
- One of the largest of the Apostle Islands
- Explore the magnificient trails for longer
- Small sandy beaches
- Miles of secluded & peaceful hiking trails
- 21 individual sites, 2 group sites, and primitive zones
Please be sure to select both your outgoing and returning trip when purchasing a ticket.
2 Trips | Drop-off & Pick-up
Oak Island Overnight Camping
Drop-Off, Pick-Up Shuttle
- 40 minute shuttle to island
- 10 miles from Bayfield
- The tallest Apostle Island with a range of topography
- Sandy beaches & wide open forests
- Overlook trail 200′ above the lake: view of 10 islands & “Hole-in-the-Wall” sea arch
- 6 individual sites, 2 group sites, and primitive zones
Please be sure to select both your outgoing and returning trip when purchasing a ticket.
Learn About Our Hiking and Camping Shuttles in Depth
Stockton Island Day Hiking
Approximate duration: 4.5 hours
Spend time exploring beaches on beautiful Stockton Island, where the sand shines and nature flourishes. The island sports several hiking trails for those that like adventure. Explore the trails on the largest island in the National Lakeshore. Bogs, dunes, lagoons, savannahs, and pine forests are yours to explore. And don’t miss the “singing sands” at Julian Bay beach! The overall duration of this trip is about 4.5 hours, giving you about 2 hours on the island.
Dates
June 21 – August 31
(Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Depature Time
8:30 am
Fees
Adult: $53.00
Child (6-12): $31.00
Child (under 6): $2.00
City of Bayfield Passenger tariff will be added to each ticket purchased: $2.00
Stockton Island Overnight
Camping Shuttle
Approximate shuttle duration: 40 minutes
Visit the largest island in the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore! Beautiful sunsets along with miles of hiking trails, a brownstone quarry site, and pristine beaches make for great photo opportunities! Bring along your kayak and your sense of adventure!
Interested in the Michigan Island Lighthouse Tour following your camping trip? After buying your Stockton Island camping shuttle ticket, call our office at 800-323-7619 to reserve your spot on the lighthouse tour for just $10 more per person.
Dates
June 21 – August 31
(Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Please be sure to purchase both your Outgoing and Returning tickets immediately.
Depature Time
8:15 am
Fees
Adult: $63.00
Child (6-12): $37.00
Child (under 6): $2.00
Single Kayak Transport: $30.00
Tandem Kayak Transport: $35.00
City of Bayfield Passenger tariff will be added to each ticket purchased: $2.00
Oak Island Overnight
Camping Shuttle
Approximate shuttle duration: 40 minutes
Explore the tallest of the Apostle Islands! Enjoy miles of hiking trails, beaches, and starry skies. Oak Island campers depart Bayfield on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:15pm. Oak Island campers are dropped off and picked up on the shuttle’s way to Raspberry Island.
Dates
June 21 – August 31
(Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Please be sure to purchase both your Outgoing and Returning tickets immediately.
Depature Time
2:15 pm
Fees
Adult: $63.00
Child (6-12): $37.00
Child (under 6): $2.00
Single Kayak Transport: $30.00
Tandem Kayak Transport: $35.00
City of Bayfield Passenger tariff will be added to each ticket purchased: $2.00
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