Madeline Island camping choices

There are many reasons to head to the north woods. One of them is Madeline Island camping. Many options are available-all of them within yards of the beaches of Lake Superior. The largest body of fresh water in the world, Lake Superior surrounds this tiny island and creates a 42-square mile playground. You can opt for a primitive camp site if tenting is your preference. Or both Big Bay State Park and Big Bay Town Park feature camp sites with amenities such as electric hook-up and showers. Fire wood is available at both locations. And of course, it's a very short walk to the beach. To enhance your camping experience, learn about a primary feature of the island: the culture and heritage of the Ojibwa. Madeline Island treasures its connection to the ancient tribe and preserves their past at the historical museum on the Island. The museum features the art of the Ojibwa, and many handmade items are for sale in the gift shop. There are also children's books that will help youngsters learn about the first Americans to come to the Island. For a true island experience, plan some Madeline Island camping: explore the beaches and wetlands, the hiking trails and tall trees, the rock formations and the eagles that soar above them. You'll want to come back again and again to this peaceful idyllic location.