Established in 1963, Big Bay State Park features stunning lake caves, sand bluffs, a beach shoreline, camping grounds, and numerous hiking and walking trails. It is the largest protected area in the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior.
You can drive, bike, or hike to Big Bay State Park. However, most people enjoy using the ferry as part of the vacation excitement when visiting the park.
The jugged, uneven coastline is another fascination for travelers in Big Bay State Park. You can take stunning photos standing on these rock formations, overlooking the massive Lake.
There are a total of 60 campsites and all come equipped with amenities. Campgrounds tend to fill fast here, especially in the summer.
Amenities here include shared vault toilets and hand pumps. There are electrical hookups, showers, and flush toilets as well.
Scuba diving, swimming, kayaking, boating, and other forms of water sports are common activities in this lake. There are no sharks to worry about when exploring Lake Superior.
Big Bay State Park Water Sports
Make sure you have your fishing license and you are good to go year-round.
Big Bay State Park Fishing
Lake Superior creates a narrow but stunning beach in the Big Bay State Park. It stretches on for about 1.5 miles along the shore.
Big Bay State Park Swimming