Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 0:00–0:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-25 to 2026-12-19; community-mapped.

About

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).

This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

At the park

• Visitor center exhibit
• Camping activity
• Hunting activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Waterfalls scenic feature
• Backpacking trail
• Hiking trails trail
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program

Events

• Au Sable Lighthouse Climbs
• Geology Walking Tour 11:00 AM–11:30 AM
• Marsh Trail Walk
• Wilderness Canoe Expedition
• Public Lands Day Volunteer Service Event

Before you go

Disability access

This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.

Limits

Pets are permitted on various beaches, in the Miners area, in drive-in campgrounds, on some waterfall trails, the access road to the Au Sable Light Station, and certain other locations.You are responsible to know where you can and cannot take your pet

Limits

Launching or landing a drone within the boundaries of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is not permitted

⚠ Park closure: Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice

The Munising Falls Trail within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. Approximately 75-feet of the paved trail was washed out April 28th from recent heavy rainfall and seasonal snow melt.

Getting there

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.

Weather & when to go

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.

Visitor center

Accessible Fishing Dock

Visitor center

Au Sable Light Station

Visitor center

Grand Marais Ski Area

Visitor center

Grand Sable Visitor Center

Visitor center

Grand Sable Visitor Center

Visitor center

Grand Sable Visitor Center

Visitor center

Grand Sable Visitor Center — The Grand Sable Visitor Center is open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm, starting June 1st. — From Grand Marais drive west on H-58. The Grand Sable Visitor Center is located, on the right, 2.7 miles from Grand Marais. From Munising the Grand Sable Visitor Center is 60.8 miles east on H-58. To take the longer route, follow M-28 toward Seney. At Seney turn onto M-77. Follow M-77 for 25 miles north to Grand Marais.

Visitor center

Ice Fishing at Pictured Rocks

Visitor center

Log Slide

Visitor center

Miners Beach

Visitor center

Miners Castle

Visitor center

Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station — The Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station is open late spring to early fall. — From Munising, head east on Munising Ave/H-58, 4 miles outside of Munising, take a left onto Miners Castle Road. Follow Miners Castle Road 6 miles to reach the Miners Castle Visitor Contact Station.

Facilities on the park map

8 bench, 14 picnic area, 54 restroom, 22 visitor information, 12 water fountain.

Where to stay

• Lowney Creek Individual Backpacking Sites Lowney Creek Campground is 1.5 miles from Little Beaver Lake Campground and three miles inland from Lake Superior. Lowney Creek Campground is in the Beaver Basin Wilderness. The four sites are in a meadow scattered with big trees on the south shore of Beaver Lake. Lowney Creek is on the east side of the campground. One shared fire ring and NO toilet. Water source is Lowney Creek and Beaver Lake. W · 4 campsites
• Lowney Creek Group Backpacking Site Lowney Creek Group Campground is one mile from Little Beaver Lake Campground and 2.5 miles inland from Lake Superior. Lowney Creek Group Campground is in the Beaver Basin Wilderness. The trail to the campground follows the Beaver Lake shoreline. Water source is Beaver Lake. One shared fire ring and NO toilet. Water access to this campground is via Little Beaver Lake, then Beaver Lake. · 1 campsite
• Trappers Lake Individual Backpacking Sites Trappers Lake Campground is in the heart of the Beaver Basin Wilderness. The five campsites are on the north shore of Trappers Lake. This campground is a quiet hideaway located about one mile inland from the North Country Trail. One shared fire ring and pit toilet. Water source is Trappers Lake. This is a hike-in campground only; kayakers cannot access this campground. · 5 campsites
• Trappers Lake Group Backpacking Site Trappers Lake Group Campground is a little over a mile inland from the North Country Trail and 0.2 miles east of Trappers Lake Campground. It is on the north shore of Trappers Lake in the Beaver Basin Wilderness. One shared fire ring and pit toilet. Water source is Trappers Lake. This is a hike-in campground only; kayakers cannot access this campground. · 1 campsite
• Pine Bluff Individual Backpacking Sites Pine Bluff sites are on a sandy bluff above Lake Superior just off the North Country Trail. The five campsites are on a sandy open area covered in ferns with pine trees scattered throughout the area. Access the beach and Lake Superior from a trail on the bluff at the entrance to the campground. · 5 campsites
• Beaver Creek Individual Backpacking Sites Beaver Creek Campground is on the bluff above Lake Superior and Beaver Creek in the Beaver Basin Wilderness. The six campsites are dispersed throughout the sandy grounds, shaded by pine trees. There is one communal fire ring with a view of Lake Superior. Shared pit toilet. Water source is Lake Superior and Beaver Creek. Lake Superior access for kayakers. · 6 campsites
• Little Beaver Lake Campground Little Beaver Lake Campground has 8 campsites on a beautiful inland lake. One campsite is disabled- accessible. Single unit vehicles in excess of 36 feet and vehicle/trailer combined units in excess of 42 feet are prohibited at Little Beaver because of the small campsites and the narrow, twisting, hilly access road. Pets are NOT allowed at this campground. The campground is open by reservation onl · 8 campsites · Accessibility: Dirt roads and unpaved surfaces. Campgrounds are primitive. One wheelchair-accessible site has packed gravel or dirt at the site, an accessible picnic table, a…
• Coves Individual Backpacking Sites Coves Campground is inland from the North Country Trail, hidden behind the pine trees and ferns. There are two entry points to the campground. The campground trail leads through the forest where you will find five campsites and two designated metal communal fire rings. There is Lake Superior and beach access from the bluff along the North Country Trail. Water source is Lake Superior. Shared pit to · 5 campsites
• Coves Group Backpacking Site Coves Group Campground is three miles east of Chapel Beach. You are still up on the cliff line, but have started your descent towards Twelvemile Beach. Hike east on the North Country Trail about a quarter mile to find a trail to a small cove and beach on Lake Superior; this is where you have access to water. One shared fire ring and pit toilet. No access for kayakers due to 1/4 mile portage. · 1 campsite
• Sevenmile Creek Individual Backpacking Sites Sevenmile Creek Campground is on the west bank of Sevenmile Creek. The North Country Trail wanders through the campground and past the communal fire ring. The sites are separated by trees, which offer a bit of privacy. Three of the five sites are along the creek. Lake Superior access is on the east side of the creek through the Sevenmile Creek Group Campground. NO toilet. Water source is Sevenmile · 5 campsites
• Sevenmile Creek Group Backpacking Site Sevenmile Creek Group Campground is on the east side of Sevenmile Creek. The North Country Trail guides you over a foot bridge, through the woods and opens up into the group site. It is a wide-open area with access to Lake Superior. One shared fire ring and NO toilet. Water source is Sevenmile Creek and Lake Superior. Lake Superior access for kayakers. · 1 campsite
• Chapel Individual Backpacking Sites Chapel Beach Campground sits on the sand bluff above Chapel Beach and Lake Superior. Chapel Beach is a popular day use area, so the six sites here offer less isolation than other backcountry campgrounds. Shared pit toilet. Water source is Chapel Creek and Lake Superior. Lake Superior access for kayakers. NO CAMPFIRES. · 6 campsites