Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore · MI
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Information · Expect Delays - Sleeping Bear Marathon
Sleeping Bear Marathon beginning at 7:30 AM through 1:30 PM on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. All roads are open to vehicle traffic on race day. Parking may be limited at the Dune Climb. Volunteers and police will be stationed at major intersections to aid with traffic. Majority of the race takes place on the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
More informationInformation · Fall Hunting Seasons
Michigan has many designated hunting seasons for different animals. Several of these hunting seasons overlap and begin mid-September. Hunting is permitted within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in accordance with Michigan state laws and regulations. Hunting is not permitted within 450 feet of popular sites within the park, which are listed in the Superintendent's Compendium. Wearing brightly colored clothing is recommended for visitors.
More information
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/slbe
- Location
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (44.928, -86.027)
Track your visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
NP Tracker keeps a record of every National Park Service unit you visit — all 430-plus of them. Log visits with dates and photos, collect passport stamps, plan trips, and watch your map fill in. It's free.
Passport stamp locations
- Charles & Hattie Olsen Farm
- Dune Center
- Glen Haven General Store
- North Manitou Island Contact Station
- Philip A. Hart Visitor Center
- Port Oneida Heritage Center
- South Manitou Island Visitor Center
Hours
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshoretoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
The Lakeshore is open 24 hours a day. Campgrounds, visitor centers, and facilities have separate hours, however, please see descriptions of those facilities elsewhere.
Glen Haven Cannery and Boat Museumclosed today
- Sat Oct 3ClosedSeasonal Closure
Visitor centers
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- Philip A. Hart Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- Port Oneida Heritage Centerclosed todayDirections
- South Manitou Island Visitor Centerclosed todayDirections
Self-guided tours
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Empire Bluff Hiking Trail45–120 minutes · 7 stops
As you make your way to the overlook, reflect on the evolution of this landscape from the pile of glacial sand and boulders, to the dense, rich forest and farmlands, to the favored path to a spectacular view.
Glen Haven Village45–120 minutes · 5 stops
Leave your vehicle behind and stroll the streets of this historic maritime village like steamships captains, lumbermen, and visitors of the past.
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Interpretive Tour1–2 hours · 23 stops
The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive isn't just stunning views and vistas, it also offers glimpses of what has gone before, of the stories the Lakeshore has to tell. Take this driving tour of each stop and the interpretive panels along the Scenic Drive and explore these stories. Note: These stops do require parking and walking to various overlooks.
Port Oneida Rural Historic District1–2 hours · 4 stops
The rolling hills and idyllic landscape of Port Oneida have remained relatively unchanged since the turn of the 20th century. Most of the houses appear much as they did in the last century with only minor changes or “modernization.” Through this well-preserved rural landscape, we can catch glimpses of a rural community’s hard work and struggle to farm the land and provide for and raise their families. These historic properties are being preserved by Lakeshore and its partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
Entrance fees
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- Private Vehicle — $25.00
Entrance pass - vehicle 1-7 day.
- Motorcycle — $20.00
Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Per Person — $15.00
If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $45.00
Sleeping Bear Dunes Annual Pass
Commercial rates4
- Sedan — $25.00
Sedan 1-6 Person Capacity $25.00 + $10.00 Per Person 16 years or older (up to a maximum of $40.00)
- Van — $40.00