Please note the following:

• Effective January 1, 2006, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will increase fees for those limited number of campsites in the park that are available through the national reservation system. Fees for first come - first serve sites (non-reserved) will remain the same. The new camping fees reflect a $3.00 per night processing fee charged by the reservation contractor. The fee increase applies only to those campsites reserved through the national reservation system.
  
  
• At the present time, the contract for the national reservation system has not been awarded. The contract with the National Park Reservation Service (NPRS) has been extended through September, 2006. Contact the NPRS at 1-800-365-2267 or at http://reservations.nps.gov to make a reservation.
  
  
• One additional change to the 2006 fee schedule for the National Lakeshore is for individuals who are 16 years of age and older. In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (Public Law 108-447) signed on December 8, 2004 by President George W. Bush, persons who are 15-years of age and younger and enter the park by foot, bicycle, motorcycle (as a rider), or in vehicles owned or rented by an organized group not involved in commercial tours, may not be charged an entrance fee. This repeals previous legislation that prohibited anyone 16-years of age or younger from being charged.
  
  
• Click here to view a copy of the press release, "Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Announces Camping Fee Changes for 2006" (pdf file)

We need your support.

Welcome! Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is being cared for today and preserved for future generations by the American people. This dual objective, use and preservation, comes at a price. Protecting our natural and cultural heritage while ensuring that everyone visiting these areas has a safe, enjoyable and educational experience costs money.

Even as the number of visitors continues to climb due to the popularity of this national treasure, government funding available for necessities such as road and building repairs, facility maintenance, visitor protection, and other services has not kept pace with demand. Congress has mandated that Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, along with many other National Park Service areas, pass along a greater share of the cost of operation to those who use them. The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004 allows a significant portion of the fees collected here to be spent here to benefit the Lakeshore and its users.

The fees collected will be used for:

—Repair, maintenance, and facility enhancement related to visitor enjoyment, visitor access & health and safety.
—Interpretation, visitor information, visitor services, and signing.
—Habitat restoration related to hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography.
—Law enforcement related to public use and recreation.

America’s Public Lands

The future of these public lands rests with all American citizens. The actions we take today will reflect the price we are willing to pay to pass these lands on to future generations, protected and in better condition. We need and welcome your support. Thank you!

ENTRANCE FEES/PASSES/PASSPORTS (All passes are non-transferable)

PER PERSON** (foot, bicycle, motorcycle (per rider), organized groups, valid 1-7 days from the date of issue): $5.00

PARK PASS (per private vehicle, valid 1-7 days from date of issue): $ 10.00

ANNUAL PARK PASS (Valid 12 months from month of purchase, all ages): $20.00

COMMERCIAL TOUR VEHICLES:

• Sedan (1-6 passengers): $25.00
• Van (7-15 passengers): $40.00
• Mini-bus (16-25 passengers): $40.00
• Motorcoach (26+ passengers): $100.00

GOLDEN ACCESS PASSPORT (Lifetime, Permanent Disability): N/C

GOLDEN AGE PASSPORT (Lifetime, 62 and over): $10.00

NATIONAL PARKS PASS (Valid 12 months from month of purchase, all ages): $50.00

GOLDEN EAGLE HOLOGRAM (Upgrade to the National Parks Pass to include all Federal Fee Areas): $15.00

**Through December 31, 2005, applies to visitors 17-years of age or older.
**Beginning January 1, 2006, applies to visitors 16-years of age or older.

CLICK HERE FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF 2006 FEES, INCLUDING CAMPING FEES (pdf file)

CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATIONAL RESERVATION SYSTEM

Automated Pay Stations for after-hours convenience.

All passes are to be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle while in the park. If your pass is not on the dashboard you may receive a "Fee Reminder" slip on your windshield. THIS IS NOT A TICKET! It is merely a gentle reminder to please display your pass properly. If you have not yet purchased a pass, please bring the slip into the fee station with you. We keep them for statistical purposes.

Last Updated: 09MARCH2006
Http://www.nps.gov/slbe/why_fees.htm