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 fou
Yes — your pass gets you in.
Your pass covers the $25 park entrance fee.
- Fee type Entrance fee — The standard per-vehicle park entrance fee. Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25Entrance - Motorcycle: $20Entrance - Snowmobile: $15Entrance - Per Person: $15Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25
- HoursPictured 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.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact 906-387-3700 · piro_information@nps.gov
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. A
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Yes Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
Yes — your pass covers the entrance fee here.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you camp at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Chapel Beach Trail, Chapel Rock Trail, Fox River Pathway, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
Yes Can you bike here?
Yes — biking is available at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Confirm which roads or trails allow it.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Hollingsworth, John and Karen / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Seney National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
