Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
National Park Service, Michigan.
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.
Camping and Day Use
- D.H. Day Campground
- D.H. Day Group Campground
- Platte River Campground
- South Manitou Group Campground
- White Pine Backcountry Campground Permits
Site Passes
Nearby Activities
- Auto Touring
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Swimming
Directions
From the south (Detroit or Chicago areas) :Take US-31, US-131, US-27 to M-115 & M-37, I-75 and M-72 North to Traverse City, then west on M-72 to the Village of Empire. You will see the visitor center as you enter Empire on your right. You may also get to Empire from the south via US-31 to Ludington and then north to Manistee. You can follow either US-31 or M-22 from north of Manistee. From the north (Michigan's Upper Peninsula), take I-75 to Grayling and follow M-72 to Traverse City or take US-31 south
