Cat Island
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Cat Island is one of the outer islands of the archipelago. One of the island’s former names was Hemlock Island. The island was last logged in the 1950s, and the trails left by the loggers are grown over and no longer recognizable. The sandspit offers protection for anchorage from northeast to southeast winds on the west side, and protection from southwest to north winds on the east side.
The sandspit is a good place to swim in the afternoon sun, and the campsite usually comes with a beautiful sunset. Excerpt 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
A beachcomber explores the Cat Island sandspit. Click image to enlarge. – Photo: Jeff Rennicke
Cat Island – Gaagaagiwanzhikaag-minis
Location: 470048 N, 903333 W
Features:
- 1 campsite with privy
- Primitive camping
- No dock
- Small sandspit on southern end
NPS Cat Island Information:
- Campsites: https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/cat-campsite.htm
- How do I get there? https://www.nps.gov/apis/planyourvisit/commercial-services.htm
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