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Au Sable Lighthouse and light keeper's quarters

Shallow creek narrowing through the forest.

Shallow creek in the Beaver Basin Wilderness

Three sections of cliffs sticking out into Lake Superior like the bows of battleships.

15 miles of carved and colorful cliffs along the Lake Superior shoreine.

The Grand Sable Dunes rise up 300 feet from Lake Superior.

Kayakers near Lovers Leap

Backcountry camping at Benchmark site showing tent surrounded by ferns and trees.

Backpacking and camping are a popular activities.

Ice climber on a curtain of ice along the Pictured Rocks Escarpment

Ice climbing is a popular winter activity.

High volume of water flowing at Miners Falls

Water flowing over Miners Falls

Miner's Castle rock formation along the Lake Superior shoreline.

View the Miner's Castle rock formation from the adjacent cliffs or from a boat.

Mineral stained cliffs and collapsed rock arch along Lake Superior

Springtime along the Chapel / Mosquito hiking loop

Physical Address:

1505 Sand Point Road

Munising, MI 49862

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 40

Munising, MI 49862

contact-details

Phone Number: 906-387-3700 Voice

Email Address: piro_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25.00

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.

Entrance - Motorcycle: $20.00

This pass admits a motorcyclist and passenger (if applicable) to all areas 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.

Entrance - Snowmobile: $15.00

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.

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

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.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00

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.

Commercial Entrance - Van: $40.00

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.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00

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.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00

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.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $45.00

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.

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. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound.

park designation:National Lakeshore

Directions:

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. 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.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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.

Weather Information:

Summers are pleasant with the average highs in June, July, and August in the 70s°F, and lows in the low 50s°F. The coldest months are December through March with average highs of 25°F to 32°F, and average lows in the teens. Annual precipitation averages 31 inches; average annual snowfall is about 140 inches, although winters with more than 200 inches are not uncommon. Snow generally covers the ground from late November through late April.