Apostle Islands Sandscapes
- Shelter
- NW, N, W, SW, S
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage among the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, Wisconsin, within the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore.
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Approach from open lake water. Sand bottom with shelter from NW through W and S. Conditions on Lake Superior shift quickly, so watch the forecast and pick the lee shore for the expected wind.
Practical
Schooner Bay Marina lies 9.6 nm to the west and Roy's Point Marina 11 nm to the south-west for fuel and provisions. Public docks are available on twelve of the islands.
Ashore
The Apostle Islands Sandscapes State Natural Area, designated in 1992, protects sand spits, dunes and beaches on Long, Outer, Raspberry, Rocky and Stockton islands. Eroded sandstone shoreline and sea caves can be explored by dinghy in calm weather.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 46.92134, -90.54481 (46°55.28'N 90°32.69'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds
- Seabed
- sand
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 3.5/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Apostle Islands Sandscapes lies at 46°55.28'N 90°32.69'W, that is 46.92134, -90.54481 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Apostle Islands Sandscapes sheltered from?
Apostle Islands Sandscapes is sheltered from north-west, north, west, south-west, south winds.
Can you anchor at Apostle Islands Sandscapes?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Apostle Islands Sandscapes.
How do boaters rate Apostle Islands Sandscapes?
Apostle Islands Sandscapes is rated 3.5/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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