Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
MI

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Hours

Open 24 hours

Entrance Fee

$25.00

Entrance - Private Vehicle

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore at a glance

Best time
June–September
Trip length
Half day–1 day
Don't miss
Commercial Tours
Nearby city
Munising, MI

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About 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. 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.

1 current NPS alert

  • Park Closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice

Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 1, 2026). Official Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore page on nps.gov

Weather Information

  • Summer

    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.

Entrance Fees

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.

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.

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.

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.

Entrance - Motorcycle

$20.00

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.

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.

Operating Hours

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.

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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.

Common questions

Planning Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.

TrailVerse lists 1 reservation type on the Permits tab, including Au Sable Light Station. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.