Route options
- Meyers Beach to Sand Island — the classic sea-caves crossing
- Little Sand Bay to Oak, Stockton and Rocky islands — the sheltered inner loop
- Outer island ring — multi-day, open-water crossings for experienced paddlers
2 days
Sea caves weekend
Meyers Beach to Sand Island and back — mainland sea caves, the Sand Island light and one reserved island campsite.
5 days
Outer ring
Little Sand Bay to Oak, Stockton and Rocky islands — longer crossings and real Lake Superior weather.
3 days
Sand Island base camp
Cross from Meyers Beach to Sand Island, camp two nights, and day-paddle the sea caves and lighthouse shore without moving camp or making long crossings.
Access points
- Meyers Beach (mainland launch for the sea caves)
- Little Sand Bay (NPS ramp and kayak launch)
- Bayfield city dock (mainland gateway)