Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

National Lakeshore · MI · nps.gov page

Golden and orange trees line a sandstone cliff rising above a beach on a cloudy autumn day
Miners Beach and Elliot Falls on an autumn dayPhoto: NPS Photo

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.

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  • A map describing the temporary closure of Sand Point Road October 1 - 14, 2026. The closure begins at the park boundary and continues northeast to the end of the road. The closure does not impact access to the Munising Falls Visitor Center, Munising Memor
    Sand Point Road to Close October 1 -14 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from October 1 until October 14 for a culvert replacement project.

  • The National park service arrowhead logo. An illustrated arrowhead with the text "National Park Service" alongside images of a giant sequoia, a bison, and a snow-capped mountain
    Munising Falls Trail Construction Contract Awarded

    The National Park Service has awarded a $2.8 million contract to McKenzie Construction and Site Development, LLC (Washington, D.C.) to repair and replace the Munising Falls Trail and improve accessibility to the lower Munising Falls overlook in compliance with Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) accessibility standards.

  • The National park service arrowhead logo. An illustrated arrowhead with the text "National Park Service" alongside images of a giant sequoia, a bison, and a snow-capped mountain
    Sand Point Road Closure Postponed

    The planned closure of Sand Point Road has been postponed until further notice because of unexpected project delays. Sand Point Road and the beach remain open and accessible.

  •  A map describing the closure of Sand Point Road from July 8, 2026 until July17, 2026. The closure begins at the park boundary and continues northeast to the end of the road. The closure does not impact access to the Munising Falls Visitor Center, Munisin
    Sand Point Road to Close July 8 - 17 for Culvert Replacement at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

    Sand Point Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicle and pedestrian traffic east of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boundary from Wednesday, July 8 until Friday, July 17, for a culvert replacement project. The closure may be extended if additional time is needed to complete the work.

  • Miners Falls Trail Reopens Today

    The Miners Falls Trail at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reopened today, June 26, after a temporary closure on June 23–25 for necessary boring work. The trail will remain open through June 28 before closing again on June 29 through July 2, as crews continue soil boring near the viewing platforms.

Photos

Multi-colored sandstone cliffs rise out of Lake Superior
The sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks rise out of Lake SuperiorPhoto: NPS Photo
A sandstone rock formation rises out of a blue-green Lake Superior on a sunny day.
Miner's Castle is one of the most easily accessed cliff areasPhoto: NPS Photo
A person in a headlamp looks skyward at the milky way on a clear night
A starry night over Grand Sable Lake.Photo: NPS Photo
A white lighthouse tower surrounded by red brick buildings on a sunny day.
The Au Sable Light Station has stood watch over Lake Superior for over 150 years.Photo: NPS Photo
A pale pinkish thistle on sand dunes at sunset.
Pitcher's thistle is a federally-protected plant only found in Great Lakes sand dunes.Photo: NPS Photo
Orange, black, and white mineral streaks cover a sandstone cliff face.
The Pictured Rocks cliffs get their iconic colors from minerals in ground water.Photo: NPS Photo
Sandstone cliffs with streaks of brown, red, and orange rise out of Lake Superior at sunset.
Pictured Rocks' iconic cliffs get their colors from iron, manganese, and other minerals in the ground waterPhoto: NPS Photo
A trail leading up a sand dune covered in beach grass
The Grand Sable Dunes are one of the best known examples of a perched dune ecosystem in the worldPhoto: NPS Photo

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.