Place

Picnic Mountain on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive

Wooden deck with accessible picnic table and grill surrounded by green lawn and dark green trees
Picnic tables and grills sit atop a grassy dune--the highest dune in the park!

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Quick Facts

Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Picnic Table, Restroom - Seasonal, Wheelchair Accessible

Have a bite to eat while perched on one of the tallest stabilized dunes in the Lakeshore.
Picnic Mountain is a refreshing place to stretch your legs, have a bathroom break, and enjoy a relaxing picnic lunch. The Dune Overlook is accessible from the picnic area. Restroom facilities are located near the parking lot, and drinking water is available during the summer .

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Last updated: June 17, 2025