National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a National Lakeshore in Michigan. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert (1 closure), 25 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers; entrance fees start at $15.
Michigan National Lakeshore America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
“Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
1
Campgrounds
25
Visitor centers
3
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 1 closure, 0 danger, 0 caution and 0 information.
Closure
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.
Posted or updated Jul 6, 2026 ·Details on nps.gov
Thank you for supporting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! Fees collected by buying an entrance pass or America the Beautiful Pass are used to support visitor services and improvements around the park like creating new waysides,…
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - 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. Buy online |
| Entrance - 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. Buy online |
| Entrance - Snowmobile | $15 | This pass admits a snowmobile to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for 7 consecutive days. Buy online |
| Entrance - Per Person | $15 | This pass admits one walk-in, bicycle-in, or boat-in person to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Buy online |
| 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+. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | This fee applies to commercial vehicles with a 26+ person vehicle capacity, regardless of occupancy. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $45 | At the park |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online. Fee details on nps.gov
Several authorized companies offer guided kayak tours, ice climbing activities, and hiking/camping trips in the park.
Year-round Reservation required Fee applies
Pictured Rocks has three drive-in campgrounds open May 15 through Oct. 15. Two are along Lake Superior and the third is on a beautiful inland lake.
1-14 Days Spring, Summer, Fall Reservation required Fee applies Pets allowed
Car or Front Country Camping
Thinking about kayaking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? Make sure you have the right kind of boat and are aware of all safety issues!
Summer, Fall Pets allowed
See all 11 things to do in Pictured Rocks →
Activities the NPS lists for Pictured Rocks.
Auto and ATVScenic DrivingAstronomyStargazingBikingRoad BikingBoatingMotorized BoatingJet SkiingBoat TourCampingBackcountry CampingCanoe or Kayak CampingCar or Front Country CampingGroup CampingRV CampingClimbingIce ClimbingFishingFreshwater FishingFly FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursHands-OnVolunteer VacationHikingBackcountry HikingFront-Country HikingHunting and GatheringHuntingPaddlingCanoeingKayakingStand Up PaddleboardingJunior Ranger ProgramSCUBA DivingSkiingCross-Country SkiingSnow PlaySnowmobilingSnowshoeingSwimmingFreshwater SwimmingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | All Day |
| Tuesday | All Day |
| Wednesday | All Day |
| Thursday | All Day |
| Friday | All Day |
| Saturday | All Day |
| Sunday | All Day |
Weather: Summers are pleasant with the average highs in June, July, and August in the 70s°F, and lows in the low 50s°F.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Sable Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 906-494-2660 | Yes |
| Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station | Daily: 9:30AM - 4:30PM | — | Yes |
| Munising Falls Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 906-387-3700 | Yes |
| Campground | Total sites | Reservable | First-come | RVs | Fee | Reserve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Au Sable East Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Au Sable East Individual Backpacking Sites | 6 | 6 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Beaver Creek Individual Backpacking Sites | 6 | 6 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Benchmark Individual Backpacking Sites | 6 | 6 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Chapel Individual Backpacking Sites | 6 | 6 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Cliffs Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Cliffs Individual Backpacking Sites | 3 | 3 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Coves Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Coves Individual Backpacking Sites | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Grand Sable Lake Boat-In Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Hurricane River Campground | 21 | 21 | 0 | Yes, up to 36 ft | $25 | Recreation.gov |
| Little Beaver Lake Campground | 8 | 8 | 0 | Yes, up to 36 ft | $25 | Recreation.gov |
| Lowney Creek Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Lowney Creek Individual Backpacking Sites | 4 | 4 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Masse Homestead Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Masse Homestead Individual Backpacking Sites | 3 | 3 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Mosquito River Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Mosquito River Individual Backpacking Sites | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Pine Bluff Individual Backpacking Sites | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Potato Patch Individual Backpacking Sites | 3 | 3 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Sevenmile Creek Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Sevenmile Creek Individual Backpacking Sites | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Trappers Lake Group Backpacking Site | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Trappers Lake Individual Backpacking Sites | 5 | 5 | 0 | No | $5 | Recreation.gov |
| Twelvemile Beach Campground | 36 | 36 | 0 | Yes, up to 36 ft | $25 | Recreation.gov |
Site counts and fees are from the NPS campground data. Fees show the first listed rate; availability is not shown here — check the reservation site.
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