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This view of Indianhead Point was photographed from the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Unlike any other place on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, hike over 100 miles of trails, and experience the serenity of the northern hardwood forest.
Wild Beauty on the Lake Superior Shore
Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, lakes, forest, and shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four season outdoor opportunities abound. The Lake shore hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles. Lake Superior is the largest, deepest, coldest, and most pristine of all the Great Lakes.
Spring brings wildflowers to photograph and fish to catch. Summer offers picnicking, boating, hiking, and camping. Autumn brings a vibrant display of colors as hunters take to the north woods. Winter visitors enjoy cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing.

The Pictured Rocks cliffs stretch for 15 miles from near Sand Point to beyond Spray Falls where they give way to the white sands of Twelve mile Beach. The Grand Sable Dunes rise high above the Lake Superior near Grand Marisa.

The light tower and flagpole of the Au Sable Light Station stand proudly.
 Did You Know?
 Located within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Au Sable Light   Station is on   the National Register of Historic Places. Constructed in 1874,  the station beacon still shines over Lake Superior's frigid waters. The  lamp is now solar powered.


Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore includes a 42 mile section of the North Country National Scenic Trail, stretching from Munising to Grand Marais.

The Lake Superior shoreline provides a spectacular place for backcountry camping, hiking, and relaxation. Hikers are rewarded with exhilarating views and opportunities for personal challenge and introspection.








Mosquito River empties into Lake Superior at this pristine beach.
Drive-In Camping
Campers staying at one of the Lakeshore's three campgrounds will pay $14 per night. Lakeside sites at Twelvemile Beach Campground are $16 per night. Sorry, no reservations. Cash (U.S. currency) payment is preferred.

Discounts (50%) are available for holders of the  Senior Pass and Access Pass (new in 2007) and the old Golden Age and Golden Access passes (2006 and prior).


Entrance Fee
There are no entrance fees at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. No fees are charged for day use.
excerpts from nps.gov

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