York Island

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

About the Island

Both ends of the island have enough sandstone and soil cover over their rocky surface to support a growth of deciduous as well as coniferous trees. The sandy isthmus between the two ends of the island is low and vegetation is limited to alder shrubs with intermittent larger birches and conifers.

There are no hiking trails on the island but hiking once back and forth along the beach provides an easy walk of a mile or more. More strenuous, but shorter, hikes on either end of the island are also a possibility. Excerpts from Apostle Islands Water Trips by John C. Frank. Buy a copy here.

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Fast Facts

NPS map showing the island outline and features

NPS Map – Click image to enlarge

York Island campsite

York Island campsite. Click image to enlarge. – Photo: NPS

York Island – Miskwaabimizhiikaag-minis

Location:  46.9833° N, 90.8622° W

Features: 

  • 3 individual campsites
  • No primitive camping
  • No dock
  • No trails
  • Sand beach on north-facing bay

NPS York Island Information:

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