Current Conditions

Park Closures

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is modifying operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Recreate Responsibly

Please recreate responsibly so you can protect yourself, us, and our resources. 

COVID-19 Mask Requirement

Consistent with CDC guidance regarding areas of substantial or high transmission, visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask inside all park buildings.

Masks are also required in any outdoor space where six-foot physical distancing cannot be maintained. The park has listed five specific locations in the superintendents compendium where we believe this to be true - the Dune Overlook, Lake Michigan Overlook, North Bar Overlook on the Scenic Drive, Pyramid Point lookout, and Empire Bluffs lookout.

Cancellations and Closures

• Limited Opening: Glen Haven Cannery, Glen Haven Blacksmith Shop Maritime Museum Boathouse - Fall hours vary based on volunteer availability
• Closed: Maritime Museum keeper's quarters, South Manitou Island Lighthouse, General Store in the Glen Haven Historic District, Dune Center store at the Dune Climb.

Open

• Information and orientation:
  • Philip A. Hart Visitor Center, daily 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  • D.H. Day Campground Office, open 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m Friday through Sunday
  • Platte River Campground Office, open 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday
• All bathroom facilities and pit toilets
• All trails
• Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
• Dune Climb
• Entrances and entrance stations

  • Reduce exposure by purchasing your entrance pass ahead of time on Recreation.gov - Camping, Cabins, RVs, Permits, Passes & More

• All campgrounds.
  • Reservations can be made at Recreation.gov
  • Do you want to camp at Platte River Campground? Visit our Platte River Campground regulations webpage for more information.
  • Do you want to camp at D.H. Day Campground? Visit our D. H. Day Campground regulations webpage for more information.
• Boating, fishing, & hunting - following Michigan State Regulations
  • For National Park Service specific regulations, please visit the Superintendent's Compendium

How can I learn about the Lakeshore?

• For National Lakeshore information, find Sleeping Bear Dunes in the free NPS app: search "National Park Service" at Apple iTunes and Google Play.
• E-mail us and park rangers will answer any questions about the National Lakeshore.
• Call 231-326-4700 ext. 5010 to get your questions answered.

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