The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
- LocationMunising, MI
- Entrance $25 private vehicle
- HoursOpen 24 hours, daily
- Alerts 2 active alerts
Overview
Topics
- Animals
- Arches
- Astronomy
- Aurora Borealis
- Birds
- Climate Change
- Coasts, Islands and Atolls
- Coniferous Forests
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- Deciduous Forests
- Dunes
- Endangered
- Fish
- Forests and Woodlands
- Geology
- Glaciers
- Groundwater
- Industry
- Lakes
- Lighthouses
- Logging and Timber Cutting
- Maritime
- Marshes
- Military
- Natural Sounds
- Night Sky
- River and Riparian
- Rock Landscapes and Features
- Scenic Views
- Ships and Shipwrecks
- Swamps
- Tortoises and Turtles
- Trails
- Unique Species
- US Coast Guard
- Waterfalls
- Wetlands
- Wilderness
- Wolves
Alerts (2)
Park ClosureSand Point Road Closed 10/1-10/14
Sand Point Road will be closed at the park boundary from October 1 until October 14.
Park ClosureMunising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet… Read more
The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.
Things to Do
49 activities. Pick one to find other parks that offer it.
- Hiking
- Camping
- Wildlife Watching
- Scenic Driving
- Stargazing
- Astronomy
- Fishing
- Boating
- Paddling
- Biking
- Swimming
- Guided Tours
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- Birdwatching
- Climbing
- Junior Ranger Program
- Museum Exhibits
- Picnicking
- Auto and ATV
- Backcountry Camping
- Backcountry Hiking
- Boat Tour
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Canoeing
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Freshwater Fishing
- Freshwater Swimming
- Front-Country Hiking
- Group Camping
- Hands-On
- Hunting
- Hunting and Gathering
- Ice Climbing
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Motorized Boating
- Road Biking
- RV Camping
- SCUBA Diving
- Shopping
- Skiing
- Snow Play
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Volunteer Vacation
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Open 24 hours, daily · Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Hours details
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Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreOpen 24 hours, daily
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is open year-round, 24 hours a day, though most roads are closed by snow in the winter. Sand Point Road is the only park road plowed in winter.
Entrance fees
- $25Private Vehicle
- $20Motorcycle
- $15Per Person
All 8 fees & details
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Private Vehicle$25
This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private-use vehicle for seven consecutive days to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Motorcycle$20
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Snowmobile$15
This pass admits a snowmobile to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for 7 consecutive days. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Per Person$15
This pass admits one walk-in, bicycle-in, or boat-in person to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Commercial Entrance - Sedan$25
This admits a commercial sedan to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The flat rate for this pass is $25, plus an additional $5 per person age 16+. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Commercial Entrance - Van$40
This pass admits a commercial van with a capacity of 7-16 persons, regardless of capacity, to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus$40
This fee admits a commercial mini-bus to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. A mini-bus is defined as a vehicle with a 16-25 person capacity. The fee is charged regardless of occupancy of the vehicle. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
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Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach$100
This fee applies to commercial vehicles with a 26+ person vehicle capacity, regardless of occupancy. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
Passes
- $45Annual Entrance - Park
Pass details
- Annual Entrance - Park
This annual pass is specific to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It admits a driver and passengers in a private vehicle, or the cardholder plus three additional people to the park for 12 months from the purchase month. This pass does not cover other fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
Address
1505 Sand Point RoadMunising, MI 49862
Contact the park
Upcoming Events
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Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs
Event page for Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs (opens in a new tab)About
Learn about the history of the Au Sable Light Station and climb the 98 stairs of the lighthouse to enjoy the views of the Grand Sable Dunes and Lake Superior. Climbs are free and are first-come, first-served.
Climbers are required to wear secured, heel strapped shoes (no flip-flops).
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Geology Walking Tour
About
Travel back into the geologic past of Pictured Rocks! Join a ranger to learn about the rocks that give the park its name. Program will travel half-mile roundtrip from the upper viewing platform to the lower viewing area of Miners Castle. Terrain includes stairs and climbing up and down a steep paved path. Meet at Miners Castle on the wooden pavilion.
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Marsh Trail Walk
About
Join rangers for a guided walk through the Sand Point Marsh and discover what makes this ecosystem special. Program travels on a half-mile wheelchair accessible boardwalk. Meet at the Sand Point Marsh Trailhead along Sand Point Rd
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North Country Trail Guided Hike
About
Meet at the Munising Falls Visitor Center to join a ranger for a hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail. Along the way, we’ll stop at four locations to explore how landscapes are living records of both natural and human history. By learning to read the clues left behind, we can better understand the people who came before us, the ways they worked and lived on this land, and the natural forces that continue to shape this place today. This hike is a 1-mile out and back route. It begins with a steady incline and, depending on conditions, may be muddy with exposed roots and rocks. Parts of the trail travel along the top of a bluff, so please use caution and watch your footing throughout the hike.
Photos
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A starry night over Grand Sable Lake. — NPS Photo -
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Getting There
Munising, MI 49862
Pictured Rocks NL is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, between the towns of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). Access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94 to Munising.
Full directions
State highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais on the east side. Alger County Road H-58 runs parallel and through the park, providing access to spur roads that lead to scenic overlooks, trailheads, campgrounds, beaches, etc. Most park roads are closed in winter due to snow.
Mailing address: P.O. Box 40, Munising, MI 49862
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