The park's headquarters is located in the Bayfield, WI in the old Bayfield Courthouse Building. This iconic, brownstone building is easy to recognize from Washington Ave. Headquarters offers orientation and information, camping permits, museum exhibits, a park film, and the America's National Parks bookstore. The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore Headquarters is open seasonally.
This seasonal visitor center, opened in 2020, features exhibits that showcase the history of Little Sand Bay and the experiences of making a life on the shores of Lake Superior. Visitors can find orientation information, camping permits, kayak safety tips, and the America’s National Parks bookstore.