• Looking out at the lake

    Sleeping Bear Dunes

    National Lakeshore Michigan

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  • 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 »

  • Maritime Museum closed

    The Maritime Museum and Boathouse are closed until further notice.

Photos & Multimedia

This section contains a Virtual Tour of the National Lakeshore from South to North including the Manitou Islands.

You will also find a selection of Photo Galleries of various topics.

Browse the photos and then come visit in person. We'll see you at the Dunes!

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    If you are an artist, check out our Artist-In-Residence program. Read More

Did You Know?

The Dune Climb

Where can you go to climb sand dunes over 200 feet high?  The Dune Climb at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore also gives you a great view of Glen Lake. The hike to Lake Michigan is over 1.5 miles through the dunes from here. Take some water and wear good shoes! More...