Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore • Michigan

Multi-colored sandstone cliffs rise out of Lake Superior

A sandstone rock formation rises out of a blue-green Lake Superior on a sunny day.

A pale pinkish thistle on sand dunes at sunset.

A person in a headlamp looks skyward at the milky way on a clear night

Orange, black, and white mineral streaks cover a sandstone cliff face.

Golden and orange trees line a sandstone cliff rising above a beach on a cloudy autumn day

A white lighthouse tower surrounded by red brick buildings on a sunny day.

Sandstone cliffs with streaks of brown, red, and orange rise out of Lake Superior at sunset.

A trail leading up a sand dune covered in beach grass

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.

The sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks rise out of Lake Superior
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Miner's Castle is one of the most easily accessed cliff areas
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Pitcher's thistle is a federally-protected plant only found in Great Lakes sand dunes.
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A starry night over Grand Sable Lake.
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The Pictured Rocks cliffs get their iconic colors from minerals in ground water.
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Miners Beach and Elliot Falls on an autumn day
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The Au Sable Light Station has stood watch over Lake Superior for over 150 years.
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Pictured Rocks' iconic cliffs get their colors from iron, manganese, and other minerals in the ground water
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The Grand Sable Dunes are one of the best known examples of a perched dune ecosystem in the world
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A calm river flows towards a sandstone cliff on a clear morning

Plan ahead and prepare for your summer trip to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore!

A lone yellow tent at a campsite in a clearing between pine trees.

All park visitors 16 and older are required to hold a park pass! You can buy your pass online here.

A group of people take photos from a guided boat tour

Boat cruises, kayak tours, guided ice climbing, and more are available through permitted outfitters. Find one here!

A lighthouse with a white tower and red brick quarters

Whether you are looking for waterfalls, maritime sites, or hiking trails, Pictured Rocks has something for everyone to explore!

A man walks through fall foliage with a small backpack on.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has 3 rustic drive-in campgrounds and 13 backcountry camping areas.

A brown sign reading "Munising Falls Visitor Center".

Get trip information and buy your park pass at a visitor center!

Two backpackers face away from the camera looking towards a trailhead.

View and download park maps.

Sandstone cliffs over Lake Superior on a clear day.

Learn about the nature, geology, and history of Pictured Rocks.

Two volunteers smile in front of a brick wall

Learn about volunteer, job, and internship opportunities at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862

Phone:

906-387-3700
Munising Falls Visitor Center

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