Frog Bay Tribal National Park

Frog Bay Tribal National Park Welcome to the nation's first tribal national park! Located in Gaa-Miskwaabikaang (Red Cliff, WI)

Stretching over ¼ mile along Lake Superior's shoreline on the Red Cliff Reservation, this incredible property includes pristine sandy beaches bordered by primordial boreal forest identified to be of Global Significance by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and provides views of the Apostle Islands Gaylord Nelson Wilderness Area including Oak, Basswood, Hermit, Raspberry and Stockton Is

lands. Adjacent to the Frog Bay estuary and wild rice beds, the land is vital to the drainage emptying into Lake Superior’s Frog Bay. Because this area has been historically important for the Red Cliff Tribe, but was inaccessible in recent history due to its private ownership, the Bayfield Regional Conservancy and the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa joined forces to acquire and permanently protect the property for nature based recreation, for traditional/spiritual ceremony and to further the understanding that all land is sacred. The Conservancy worked with David and Marjorie Johnson who purchased the land in the 1980’s to ensure its permanent protection with the Johnson’s donating half of the value of the land. The remaining half came in the form of a Coastal Estuarine Land Conservation Program grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency.

02/20/2026

❄️ Aaniin hikers and snowshoers! The Frog Bay parking area is temporarily inaccessible 2/20 - 2/23 due to the recent snowstorm. Road crews expect to have the lot cleared by Tuesday 2/24. Miigwech for your understanding.

Howah! Check out these photos by Jim Peacock. 🥶Miigwech to Jim for sharing! "1st hike of the New Year. Mino Oshkii Bibo...
01/06/2023

Howah! Check out these photos by Jim Peacock. 🥶
Miigwech to Jim for sharing! "1st hike of the New Year. Mino Oshkii Biboon"

Happy Tuesday 😀
12/27/2022

Happy Tuesday 😀

Howah! It's cold out there! We recommend staying home, but be sure to bundle up and cover any exposed skin if you decide...
12/23/2022

Howah! It's cold out there! We recommend staying home, but be sure to bundle up and cover any exposed skin if you decide to venture on the trails this weekend.

Zoogipon! It is snowing. Strap on your boots or snowshoes and enjoy the fresh fluffy goon (snow) on the trails. Be sure ...
12/20/2022

Zoogipon! It is snowing. Strap on your boots or snowshoes and enjoy the fresh fluffy goon (snow) on the trails. Be sure to take breaks and soak in the sounds of the Park while sitting on our new benches 😉

Dagwaagin. Fall colors are setting in! Get out on the trail and tag us in your photos 🍂🍁
09/22/2022

Dagwaagin. Fall colors are setting in! Get out on the trail and tag us in your photos 🍂🍁

Ojibwemowin Phrase of the Week. Watch this video to listen and learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBnCjuvB2cI

Contact the Tribal Historic Preservation Office with any questions at 715-779-3761.

07/26/2022

Boozhoo gakina awiiya! What's your favorite part of Frog Bay Tribal National Park? Be sure to tag us in your photos and videos when you visit!

Be on the lookout for the invasive Giant Hogweed! Please contact the Environmental Department at 715-779-3650. Note the ...
07/21/2022

Be on the lookout for the invasive Giant Hogweed! Please contact the Environmental Department at 715-779-3650. Note the differences between invasive Giant Hogweed and the Wisconsin native Cow Parsnip.

Please contact the Treaty Natural Resources / Environmental Department at 715-779-3650 if you come across this plant in ...
06/06/2022

Please contact the Treaty Natural Resources / Environmental Department at 715-779-3650 if you come across this plant in the Park!

Friendly reminder to respect the sensitive habitats within the park by staying on the trail. There's plenty of these lit...
01/27/2022

Friendly reminder to respect the sensitive habitats within the park by staying on the trail. There's plenty of these little blue hikers to help guide you. 😄

Let the wilderness replenish and remember to 'leave no trace' while visiting FBTNP.

Also, stay warm! 🥶

01/24/2022

Address

1 Frog Bay Road
Bayfield, WI
54814

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 8pm

Telephone

+17157793750

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