A place in which to play, dream, refresh, create
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.
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Come spend Saturdays in the Lakeshore
Join a park ranger every Saturday afternoon and learn something wonderful about Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore!
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Spring carpets
As the sun streams through the still-bare branches, warming the earth, the forest floors come alive with blooms of all shape and size.
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Leave your firewood at home
You can’t bring firewood into the park, but you can buy pest- and disease-free firewood from approved local vendors.
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Camping in the Lakeshore
Looking to camp in the park? The Lakeshore has two drive-in campgrounds, a few island campgrounds, and lots of backcountry sites.
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Become a Junior Ranger!
Learn, protect, and explore the secrets of the Lakeshore as you seek answers for your Junior Ranger book and earn a badge (and maybe a patch, too!).
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At this stop you can see . . .
Discover more about the rich history and natural beauty of Sleeping Bear Dunes any time from your own cell phone. It's easy!
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Did You Know?
Each year Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Park Partners sponsor the Port Oneida Fair the first weekend of August to celebrate the history and culture of rural America. Come and see what farm life was like around 1900 and learn about the arts and crafts of the time. More...