• Looking out at the lake

    Sleeping Bear Dunes

    National Lakeshore Michigan

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  • Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will not open until Memorial Day Weekend

    Changes to visitor service due to Sequestration. Due to mandatory, across-the-board budget cuts, some visitor services in this park have changed. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive will not open until Memorial Day Weekend and will close after Labor Day. More »

  • Some restrooms and trash cans not available until Memorial Day

    Changes to visitor service due to Sequestration. Other than those at the visitor center and campgrounds, restrooms and trash cans will not be available until Memorial Day Weekend and will close after Labor Day. This includes the Manitou Islands. More »

Business Plan

The Business Plan for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is listed below by section. Simply click on each link to download a pdf version of that section.

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Links to Documents:

Letter from Superintendent

Introduction and Park Overview - Pages 1 to 8

Historical Context - Pages 9 to 14

Current Park Operations - Pages 15 to 25

Financials - Pages 26 to 31

Priorities and Strategies - Pages 32 to 39

Additional Information & Acknowledgements - Pages 40 to 44

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Camping Options

You will find a wide variety of camping and backpacking options at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - from electrical hook-ups and modern bathrooms to wilderness backpacking. More...