Bayfield Travel Guide

Welcome to Bayfield, WI!

Bayfield is situated on Lake Superior in northern Wisconsin, a position that affords easy access to the many outdoor activities at Apostle Islands and Big Bay State Park. Whether it is kayaking to the sea caves in Justice Bay on Sand Island, sailing up the North Channel to Julian Bay or touring the islands and lighthouses on a cruise, possibilities for adventure abound. Big Bay State Park, a short drive from Bayfield, is a 2,350-acre park characterized by sandstone bluffs, caves and a beach that spans more than a mile. Anglers have the chance to reel-in northern pike and several species of trout, and bird watchers can catch a glimpse of over 200 species. Just southwest of Bayfield is Mount Ashwabay Ski Resort, which boasts five lifts and 13 trails. Delve into the area's history with hands on demonstrations at Bayfield Maritime Museum, open from late May to early October.