Long Island

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Green islands on blue water with Long Island called out in orange

About the Island

While “island” remains part of its name, sometime in the late fall of 1976, sand deposited by the waves and wind of a geographically changing Lake Superior joined the island to Chequamegon Point, part of the Bad River Reservation. Long Island is made entirely of sand and rises only about 15 feet above the level of Lake Superior.

Two automatic lighthouses now operate on Long Island. The old concrete path between the two lighthouses has become mostly buried under the sand but a mile-long wooden boardwalk makes for an easy hike between the two lights. Excerpts from Apostle Islands Water Trips by John C. Frank. Buy a copy here.

Proceeds benefit Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore and the park.

Fast Facts

NPS map showing the island outline and features

NPS Map – Click image to enlarge

Long Island under a puffy cloud on a calm water day

Long Island from the water. Click image to enlarge. – Photo: Jeff Rennicke

Long Island – Zaagawaamikong-neyaashi

Location:  46.7269° N, 90.7849° W

Features: 

  • 4 miles long, 300 acres
  • Added to the national lakeshore in 1986
  • 2 active navigational lights
  • 1 campsite
  • 1 dock
  • Hiking trail/boardwalk
  • Poison ivy is common
  • Piping plover nesting site
  • Public access by private boat, water taxi or kayak

NPS Long Island Information:

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Little Sand Bay – Mainland

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Long Island

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Manitou Island

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Meyers Beach – Mainland

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Basswood Island - Accessible features, camping, dock, hiking, popular

Bear Island - Camping

Cat Island - Camping

Devils Island - Camping, dock, hiking, lighthouse, popular

Eagle Island - No amenities

Gull Island - No amenities

Hermit Island - Camping

Ironwood Island - Camping

Little Sand Bay: Mainland - Accessible features, dock, mainland, popular, visitor center

Long Island - Dock, hiking, lighthouse

Manitou Island - Camping, dock, hiking

Meyers Beach: Mainland - Camping, hiking, mainland, popular

Michigan Island - Accessible features, camping, dock, hiking, lighthouse, popular

North Twin Island - Camping

Oak Island - Camping, dock, hiking, popular

Otter Island - Camping, dock, hiking

Outer Island - Camping, dock, hiking, lighthouse

Park Headquarters: Mainland - Accessible features, mainland, popular, visitor center

Raspberry Island - Dock, hiking, lighthouse, popular

Rocky Island - Camping, dock, hiking

Sand Island - Accessible features, camping, dock, hiking, lighthouse, popular

South Twin Island - Camping, dock, hiking

Stockton Island - Accessible features, camping, dock, hiking, popular, visitor center

York Island - Camping