![]() Sandstone sea caves are frequented by kayakers north and south of camp site 6 on the east side. The northeast arm of Sand where the lighthouse station is located has a rocky ledge. There is another small sand beach 3 miles south of the lighthouse on the northwest shoreline. There is 1/4 mile section of sandy beach that connects campsites 4 & 5 that is accessible to primitive camping. No primitive camping is located 1/4 mile around the group camping sites 1-3 in East Bay, site 6 in Justice Bay, site 4 & 5 in Lighthouse Bay, 1 mile area around the west bay shoreline, and 1.5 miles around the southeast corner near the private cabins. The no primitive camping zones are scattered throughout Sand Island. The lighthouse is another 2 miles on the north side of the island. NPS Photo Sand Island Waabaabikaa-minis ( Sand Island) East Bay dock is located 20 miles from Bayfield and 4 miles from Little Sand Bay. Within 1/4 mile of any building, historic structure, individual or group campsite.Areas posted as closed to protect bird nesting areas and threatened or endangered species.Areas excluded from primitive camping zones and closed to camping to protect sensitive natural and cultural resources.The following areas are CLOSED to camping: To reserve a primitive camping zone go to or call the Bayfield Visitor Center at 71 extension 2 for more information. An additional reservation fee of $10 is charged for each camping trip. They should use backpacking stoves for cooking and practice "Leave No Trace" camping techniques.Ī fee of $15/party/night will be charged. ![]() Parties camping in primitive camping zones are limited to a maximum of five campers. More than one camping party per night may be allowed on Oak, Outer, and Stockton islands. Only one camping party will be allowed per night in most camping zones. Camping zone maps are available at the headquarters visitor center and in the text below. Primitive camping zones have been established on the rest of the islands for visitors seeking a remote backcountry experience with no facilities. Camping is available outside of individual or group campsites on all islands except Devils, Eagle, Gull, Long, Raspberry, and York.
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