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Plan Your Visit
Key Information
Choosing an Entrance PassDo you have or qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful Pass?If you already have an America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass, that's the only entrance pass you need. Seniors, military, visitors with a permanent disability, and families with a 4th grader are eligible for a free or discounted America the Beautiful pass. How often do you plan to visit national parks in the next 12 months?If you don't qualify for a discounted America the Beautiful pass, we recommend choosing an entrance pass based on your trip plans.
Entrance PassesThe Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Annual Pass admits a driver and passengers in a private vehicle, a single person walk-in, bicycle-in, or snowmobile-in for 12 months from purchase date. Standard Entrance Pass$15.00–$25.00
Thank you for supporting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! Fees collected by buying an entrance pass or America the Beautiful Pass are used to support visitor services and improvements around the park like creating new waysides, maintaining campsites and public use areas, and incorporating accessibility features into the park.
Entrance fees apply to all park visitors aged 16 and older. All vehicles must display their pass clearly through the windshield. Be sure your signature and the expiration date are visible! Areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore have limited or no connectivity so if purchasing online, please download your pass to your mobile device and print a hard copy before arriving at the park.
For VehiclesIf you enter the park in a motorized vehicle, your entrance pass covers both you and your passengers. Your passengers do not need a separate pass. Costs for vehicles with more than 15 passengers are listed below under Organizations and Businesses. This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private-use vehicle for seven consecutive days to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass admits a motorcyclist and passenger (if applicable) to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for 7 consecutive days. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass admits a snowmobile to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for 7 consecutive days. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
For Individuals without a VehicleIf you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass. Children under the age of 16 don't need an entrance pass. This pass admits one walk-in, bicycle-in, or boat-in person to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesThis admits a commercial sedan to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The flat rate for this pass is $25, plus an additional $5 per person age 16+. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
This pass admits a commercial van with a capacity of 7-16 persons, regardless of capacity, to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee admits a commercial mini-bus to all parts of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. A mini-bus is defined as a vehicle with a 16-25 person capacity. The fee is charged regardless of occupancy of the vehicle. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
This fee applies to commercial vehicles with a 26+ person vehicle capacity, regardless of occupancy. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$45.00 This annual pass is specific to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It admits a driver and passengers in a private vehicle, or the cardholder plus three additional people to the park for 12 months from the purchase month. This pass does not cover other fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours. In-person Purchase Locations
America the Beautiful—the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Covers entrance fees and standard amenity (day-use) fees at lands managed by
Depending on the type of entrance fee charged at a site, covers
America the Beautiful Passes are non-refundable, non-transferable and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen. Passholders must show valid photo identification (ID) with each pass. How to Get an America the Beautiful PassIn Person (Recommended)Passes can be purchased or picked up at over 1,000 federal recreation sites. Order Online, Receive by MailTo receive your pass by mail, order online at the USGS Online Store . Online orders are for physical passes, not digital passes, and may take up to three weeks to be processed and delivered. Order receipts may not be used in place of a physical pass. We recommend ordering at least three weeks in advance of your visit, or picking up a pass in person instead. 2025 Free Entrance Days in the National ParksCome experience the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees, including timed entry or reservation fees, may apply). Mark your calendar for these entrance fee-free dates:
Third-Party RetailersSelect local merchants are contracted to sell Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore entrance passes: South Bay Outfitters - 120 E Superior St, Munising, MI 49862 (906) 387-4004 Grand Marais Outfitters - N14277 Lake Ave, Grand Marais, MI 49839 (906) 494-3333 Explore Munising Visitor Center - 501 E State Highway M28 Munising, MI 49862 (906) 387-5710 Down Wind Sports Munising - 114 Elm Ave, Munising, MI 49862 (906) 387-8020 
Camping FeesDrive-In Camping: $25 per nightReservations are required for all drive in campsites in the park, there is no drop-in camping. Reservations are available on Recreation.gov. Learn more about Camping in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Backcountry Camping: $15 permit fee + $5 per person per nightStaying in the backcountry overnight? A permit is required for all overnight stays in the backcountry year-round.
Other Fees and PermitsWedding Permits (Special Use)Weddings are permitted only at Miners Beach and Sand Point Beach. A $100 application fee is required when submitting a special use permit application.Learn more about wedding permits at Pictured Rocks. Other Special Use PermitsMemorial services, pageants, spectator attractions, entertainment, ceremonies, automobile/motorcycle club rallies, and other special events require a special use permit. A $100 application fee is required when submitting a special use permit application.Learn more about special use permits at Pictured Rocks. Learn about all permits at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Last updated: March 11, 2025