Multi-colored sandstone cliffs rise out of Lake Superior
The sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks rise out of Lake Superior NPS Photo

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

National Seashore / Lakeshore · Michigan · National Park Service

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.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
906-387-3700
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

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What's here

Highlights: Industry · Logging and Timber Cutting · Maritime · Lighthouses · Ships and Shipwrecks · Military · US Coast Guard · Animals · Birds · Fish · Tortoises and Turtles · Wolves · Climate Change · Coasts, Islands and Atolls · Dunes · Forests and Woodlands · Coniferous Forests · Deciduous Forests · Geology · Groundwater · Glaciers · Lakes · Natural Sounds · Night Sky · Astronomy · Aurora Borealis · River and Riparian · Rock Landscapes and Features · Arches · Scenic Views · Trails · Unique Species · Endangered · Waterfalls · Wetlands · Marshes · Swamps · Wilderness

Activities & features: Auto and ATV · Scenic Driving · Astronomy · Stargazing · Biking · Road Biking · Boating · Motorized Boating · Jet Skiing · Boat Tour · Camping · Backcountry Camping · Canoe or Kayak Camping · Car or Front Country Camping · Group Camping · RV Camping · Climbing · Ice Climbing · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Fly Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Guided Tours · Hands-On · Volunteer Vacation · Hiking · Backcountry Hiking · Front-Country Hiking · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Paddling · Canoeing · Kayaking · Stand Up Paddleboarding · Junior Ranger Program · SCUBA Diving · Skiing · Cross-Country Skiing · Snow Play · Snowmobiling · Snowshoeing · Swimming · Freshwater Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Museum Exhibits · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store

Photos

  • A sandstone rock formation rises out of a blue-green Lake Superior on a sunny day.
    NPS Photo
  • A pale pinkish thistle on sand dunes at sunset.
    NPS Photo
  • A person in a headlamp looks skyward at the milky way on a clear night
    NPS Photo
  • Orange, black, and white mineral streaks cover a sandstone cliff face.
    NPS Photo
  • Golden and orange trees line a sandstone cliff rising above a beach on a cloudy autumn day
    NPS Photo
  • A white lighthouse tower surrounded by red brick buildings on a sunny day.
    NPS Photo
  • Sandstone cliffs with streaks of brown, red, and orange rise out of Lake Superior at sunset.
    NPS Photo
  • A trail leading up a sand dune covered in beach grass
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12