Raspberry Island
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Raspberry Island is one of the smaller islands in the archipelago, only about 1 mile long from southwest to northeast and less than 0.5 mile wide. The history of Raspberry Island centers on the lighthouse, which served to guide steamships through the West Channel between the lighthouse and the mainland. It was built at the insistence of Bayfield’s founder and influential St. Paul politician, Henry Rice.
There are no designated campsites on the heavily used Raspberry Island, but primitive camping is limited to areas outside of the lighthouse grounds and sandspit area. Powerboats and sailboats usually anchor overnight in the sandspit area. 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
Raspberry Island Light Station. Click image to enlarge. – Photo: Jon Okerstrom
Raspberry Island – Miskominikaani-minis
Location: 46.9753° N, 90.7944° W
Features:
- 1 lighthouse, built in 1862, now restored
- Public tours may be available if COVID protocols permit
- 33.8 acres
- 2 hiking trails
- Primitive camping only
- Public dock at lighthouse
- No wild raspberries – keepers grew them
NPS Raspberry Island Information:
- Island Info: https://www.nps.gov/places/raspberry-island.htm
- How do I get there? https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/commercial-services.htm
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