Take the Karfi ferry (Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day) to this primitive Lake Michigan
Island. 906 acre island located one mile northeast of Jackson Harbor on Washington Island. Hiking,
camping, swimming, fishing. Ten miles of hiking trails, Wisconsin’s oldest lighthouse, site of Thordarson greathall and boathouse. First discovered by LaSalle in 1679. Travel Green
Certified. Rock Island State Park offers primitive walk-in campsites. All supplies must be carried into and out of campsites. No vehicles are allowed on Rock Island. Rock Island State Park offers 40 primitive, walk-in tent sites. Two of the sites are group campsites. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Camping is permitted in designated campsites only. There is drinking water near the dock and boathouse. Vault toilets are available. All supplies and equipment must be backpacked in. Small carts are permitted on the ferry and the island but remember space on the ferry is limited. Firewood is available for sale at the park in season. Don’t move firewood! Due to the potential of carrying harmful tree pests and diseases, Wisconsin has restrictions for moving firewood.