Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Michigan
🟢 hikes
$25
Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.
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Entrance fees
$25.00 — Commercial Entrance - Sedan
$40.00 — Commercial Entrance - Van
$40.00 — Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus
$100.00 — Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach
$25.00 — Entrance - Private Vehicle
$20.00 — Entrance - Motorcycle
$15.00 — Entrance - Per Person
Hours
The Lakeshore is open 24 hours a day. Campgrounds, visitor centers, and facilities have separate hours, however, please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Conditions
Weather now: ☀️ Clear, 63°F
⛅ 66°/53°
☁️ 66°/55°
🌧️ 62°/56°
Things to do
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Visit Glen Haven Historic Village
Explore Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Biking in the Lakeshore
🟢 Paddle and Fish Loon Lake
Float the Platte and Crystal Rivers
Campgrounds
Bay Campground - South Manitou Island ↗
D. H. Day Campground Group Campground ↗
Popple Campground - South Manitou Island
Village Campground - North Manitou Island
Visitor centers
Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
Port Oneida Heritage Center
South Manitou Island Visitor Center
Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.
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