Overview of entrance requirementsAll visitors MUST have
Entrance PassesStandard Entrance Pass$15.00–$25.00
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges a variety of fees, depending on how a visitor arrives at the park, and whether they're part of a commercial tour group or not.
Park Entrance Pass - $25.00
Per private vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase) In-person Purchase Locations
Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle - $20.00
Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase) In-person Purchase Locations
Per Person Entrance Pass - $15.00
Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour. In-person Purchase Locations
For Organizations & BusinessesSchool Groups
An Academic Fee Waiver is required for organized groups visiting the Lakeshore for , educational groups of children who are less than 16 years of age may enter the park free of charge and do not need a fee waiver. (See section 10.1.1) However, the park requires a waiver application to account for the free entry of adult chaperones and to manage park resources. Adults in personal vehicles with an organized youth group visiting for the sole purpose of recreation are not exempt. Sedan
1-6 Person Capacity
$25.00 + $10.00 Per Person 16 years or older (up to a maximum of $40.00) In-person Purchase Locations
Van
7-15 Person Capacity
$40.00 In-person Purchase Locations
Mini Bus
16-25 Person Capacity
$40.00 In-person Purchase Locations
Motorcoach
26+ Person Capacity
$100.00 In-person Purchase Locations
Annual Entrance - Park$45.00 Annual Park Entrance Pass - $45.00
Admits pass holder and all passengers in a noncommercial vehicle. Valid for one year from month of purchase. Cashless payments at all staffed locations. Cash accepted at self-pay stations. Valid for 12 months from month of issue. In-person Purchase Locations
2023 Fee-free DaysNo entrance pass required on these days:
Where to Purchase a PassYou can purchase your park pass at any of the following fee collection locations:
Automated Pay Stations are available to purchase 7-day passes are available in the following places:
National Lakeshore 7-day and annual passes can also be purchased at these area businesses.
PLEASE NOTE - FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PARK PASS MAY RESULT IN A FINE.Fee Free DaysEvery Kid Outdoors 4th Grade Annual PassHave a 4th-grader in the family? Check out this pass.
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Last updated: May 30, 2023