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    Sleeping Bear Dunes

    National Lakeshore Michigan

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Inland Lakes

There are 21 lakes within the boundaries of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. You will find a short description and directions to each lake below. They are categorized by general area within the Lakeshore.

The content of the following pages is based on an article by Jane Greiner published in the Glen Arbor Sun on June 29, 2006.

Northern Area
Bass Lake
School Lake
Narada Lake
Shell Lake
Hidden Lake

Glen Arbor and Empire Area
Tucker Lake
Mill Pond
North Bar Lake
Taylor Lake

Platte Plains Area
Otter Lake
Bass Lake
Deer Lake

Southern Area
Mud Lake
Loon Lake
Round Lake
Bow Lakes (3 Lakes)

Manitou Islands
Lake Manitou - North Manitou
Tamarack Lake - North Manitou
Florence Lake - South Manitou

  • Over 100 Miles of Hiking Trails Over 100 Miles of Hiking Trails

    Get up-close and personal with the natural beauty of the Lakeshore by taking a hike. Read More

  • Visit South Manitou Island Visit South Manitou Island

    Learn about South Manitou Island. Take a day-trip to the island or backpack for a couple of days. Read More

  • Backpacking on North Manitou Island Backpacking on North Manitou Island

    North Manitou Island is managed as a Wilderness. Most of the island is open for backpacking. Read More

Did You Know?

Blacksmith Shop

There is an operating Blacksmith Shop in Glen Haven. Ask the blacksmith how he makes useful tools and parts by heating, bending, and hammering metal. It is open each day during the summer. More...