Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

The park is named for the colorful cliff walls along Lake Superior shoreline.
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.
Map showing location of park.
Body Recovered from Lake Superior at Chapel Beach
On the afternoon of July 3, 2025, a deceased individual was recovered from Lake Superior near Chapel Beach within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
A badly damaged, paved trail falling into the river next to it.
Munising Falls Trail Closed Until Further Notice
The Munising Falls Trail in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is closed until further notice. A 75-foot section of the paved trail was washed out during a storm on the evening of April 28th. There is no viewing access to Munising Falls. Travel within the closure is prohibited.
Au Sable Lighthouse and light keeper's quarters
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Shallow creek narrowing through the forest.
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Three sections of cliffs sticking out into Lake Superior like the bows of battleships.
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The Grand Sable Dunes rise up 300 feet from Lake Superior.
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Kayakers near Lovers Leap rock arch formation
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Backcountry camping at Benchmark site showing tent surrounded by ferns and trees.
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Ice climber on a curtain of ice along the Pictured Rocks Escarpment
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High volume of water flowing at Miners Falls
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Miner's Castle rock formation along the Lake Superior shoreline.
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Mineral stained cliffs and collapsed rock arch along Lake Superior
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