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.
A small patrol boat drives by a sandstone formation
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Accepting Applications for 2026 & 2027 Commercial Operating Seasons
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is accepting applications for the 2026 and 2027 commercial operating seasons beginning November 19, 2025, through January 19, 2025.
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.
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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