Verified Oct 5, 2026
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Nature or garden · Michigan · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
nps.gov
Admission prices
Other ticket
Private Vehicle
$25
$25.00
Other ticket
Motorcycle
$20
$20.00
Other ticket
Per Person
$15
$15.00
stated on nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/fees.htm · checked 2026-10-09
Private Vehicle $25.00 Entrance pass - vehicle 1-7 day. … Motorcycle $20.00 Valid for 7 days. … Per Person $15.00 If you enter the park on a bicycle or on foot and are at least 16 years old, you need your own entrance pass.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: address
9922 Front Street Empire, MI 49630Open in Google Maps →✓ nps.gov/slbe/index.htm · 2026-10-05Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: opening hours
The Lakeshore is open 24 hours a day.✓ nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm · 2026-10-05Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: what should I know before visiting?
Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive offers a 7.4 mile loop with beautiful views of Lake Michigan, the Glen Lakes, and the dunes, much of which can be appreciated through the vehicle windows. The twelve stops along the way allow for a leisurely pace.✓ nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm · 2026-10-09Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: how to get there
Most visitors to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore arrive and travel through the park by car, RV, or motorcycle. You can easily get to all attractions by driving on M-22 through most of the park and then taking the M-109 loop about 2 miles north of Empire.✓ nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/directions.htm · 2026-10-07Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: is it wheelchair accessible?
The Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire is a great place to start your visit and to find out more about the park's features and facilities. It has accessible parking, exhibits, an auditorium, and a bookstore. The restrooms and water fountain are also accessible.✓ nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm · 2026-10-09Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: are dogs allowed?
You and your pets are welcome to enjoy the park together in select areas. This includes most hiking trails and specific stretches of beach. There are rules and regulations for pets in the park that must be followed.✓ nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/pets.htm · 2026-10-09Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450' above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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