What does it cost to visit Big Bay State Park?

Entry to Big Bay State Park: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Hours: Open year-round.

Are dogs allowed at Big Bay State Park?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Big Bay State Park.

Can I swim at Big Bay State Park?

Yes, Big Bay is open to swimming at Big Bay State Park.

State park

Big Bay State Park

The park entrance is 6.8 miles from Bayfield. Day-use fee: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Hours: Open year-round. Big Bay State Park is a state park in Ashland County, Wisconsin.

Big Bay State Park map

Big Bay State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Big Bay State Park: Vehicle pass required (WI $13/day; out-of-state $16/day). Hours: Open year-round.
: Big Bay State Park is 6.8 miles from Bayfield.
: Yes, dogs are allowed at Big Bay State Park.
: Yes, Big Bay is open to swimming at Big Bay State Park.

Before you go

Big Bay State Park is 6.8 miles from Bayfield.

Camping at Big Bay State Park

Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

State park Designation in agency park name
State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster

Swimming

Big Bay

Public lands next to Big Bay State Park

National Park Service unitApostle Islands National Lakeshore, a National Park Service unit, is 2.7 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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