Devils Island
JOIN USAbout the Island
The north tip of Devils Island is the northernmost point in Wisconsin and the temperature and wind conditions at the lighthouse site reflect the conditions of the open lake. Devils Island’s name probably originates from the ungodly compression noises produced when the rollers off the lake trap air in the cavities in the sea caves.
On September 30, 1901, a third-order Fresnel lens, manufactured in France, was placed into service in the Devils Island lighthouse. Now, a solar-powered light flashes red every ten seconds, 100 feet above the lake. Excerpts from Apostle Islands Water Trips by John C. Frank. Buy a copy here.
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Fast Facts
NPS Map – Click image to enlarge
Devils Island sea caves at dawn. Click image to enlarge. – Photo: Jon Okerstrom
Devils Island – Maji-manidoo-minis
Location: 47.0730° N, 90.7257° W
Features:
- 1 Lighthouse, built in 1891
- 318 acres
- Extensive sea caves on north shore
- Hiking trails
- 1 campsite on south end is closed due to storm damage in 2019
- Reconstruction planned for storm-damaged dock and facilities on south end
NPS Devils Island Information:
- Lighthouse: https://www.nps.gov/places/devils-island.htm
- Campsite: https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/devils-campsite.htm
- Sea Caves: https://www.nps.gov/apis/learn/nature/caves.htm
- How do I get there? https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/commercial-services.htm
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