BAYFIELD KAYAK FIELD GUIDE
Paddle into Wisconsin’s Ice‑Cut Cathedrals: Meyers Beach Sea Cave Tour
A guided 2- or 4-hour kayak tour from Meyers Beach that visits Northern Wisconsin’s largest sea caves, cliffs, sea stacks and the famed ice caves—this guide lays out the route, logistics and who should go.
Paddle into Wisconsin’s Ice‑Cut Cathedrals: Meyers Beach Sea Cave Tour.
Meyers Beach sits along the Lake Superior shoreline near Bayfield and is home to the largest caves and cliffs in the Northern United States. From a launch on the sand you paddle out past sea stacks and tunnel caves to explore ice‑carved caverns and sea arches on a carefully guided outing offered in 2‑hour or 4‑hour formats.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
The largest caves and cliffs in Northern Wisconsin
Meyers Beach features the region’s most dramatic limestone cliffs and expansive caves—an arena of scale and texture shaped by Lake Superior’s winter ice and wave action.
Sea stacks, tunnel caves and sea arches
Paddlers spend time navigating around and through sea stacks, tunnel caves and natural sea arches en route to the famed ice caves, with varied formations visible along the way.
Explore the section known as the ice caves
The route includes the portion of shoreline that became known as the ice caves—ice‑sculpted chambers and faces that are a primary draw for paddlers and photographers.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
You launch from Meyers Beach and paddle roughly a mile to the first set of caves, then follow the shoreline for close examination of sea arches, stacks and tunnel caves. Tours are offered as a 2‑hour outing (with 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. start times) or a 4‑hour outing (9 a.m. start), with time built in to explore the formations at slow paddling speeds.
THE LANDSCAPE
The largest caves and cliffs in Northern Wisconsin
Meyers Beach features the region’s most dramatic limestone cliffs and expansive caves—an arena of scale and texture shaped by Lake Superior’s winter ice and wave action.
THE ROUTE
Sea stacks, tunnel caves and sea arches
Paddlers spend time navigating around and through sea stacks, tunnel caves and natural sea arches en route to the famed ice caves, with varied formations visible along the way.
THE FAMED ICE CAVES
Explore the section known as the ice caves
The route includes the portion of shoreline that became known as the ice caves—ice‑sculpted chambers and faces that are a primary draw for paddlers and photographers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run as 2‑hour options (start times at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.) or a 4‑hour option (start time at 9:00 a.m.).
Meet at 90500 Meyers Beach Rd (about 30 minutes north of Bayfield on Highway 13).
Tours use single, tandem or triple kayaks (triples configured for two paddlers plus a child under 12); confirm kayak type when booking.
Rates begin at $75 for a single kayak, $150 for a tandem, and $200 for a triple (triples are for two paddlers plus one child under 12).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour and when does it start?
There are 2‑hour tours with 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. start times, and a 4‑hour tour that starts at 9 a.m.
Where do I meet the group?
Meet at 90500 Meyers Beach Rd, about a 30‑minute drive north from Bayfield on Highway 13.
Are there weight or size restrictions?
Yes—participants must weigh at least 100 lbs and no more than 265 lbs to fit the kayaks and gear used on these tours.
What kayak options and pricing are available?
Single kayaks start at $75, tandem kayaks start at $150, and triple kayaks start at $200; triple kayaks are for two paddlers plus one child under 12 only.
How far is it to the first caves and what are typical distances for each tour length?
It’s about a 1‑mile paddle from Meyers Beach to the first caves. The half‑day (2‑hour) outing covers roughly 4 miles round trip; the full‑day (4‑hour) option covers about 8 miles round trip.
Can a child ride in a triple kayak?
Triple kayaks are configured for two paddlers plus one child under 12; check age and seating rules when booking.