Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, sand dunes, inland lakes, deep forest, and wild shoreline beckon you to visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The power of Lake Superior shapes the park's coastal features and affects every ecosystem, creating a unique landscape to explore. Hiking, camping, sightseeing, and four-season outdoor opportunities abound.

Au Sable Light Station

Au Sable Lighthouse and light keeper's quarters

Au Sable Lighthouse and light keeper's quarters

Beaver Basin Wilderness

Shallow creek in the Beaver Basin Wilderness

Shallow creek narrowing through the forest.

Battleship Row

15 miles of carved and colorful cliffs along the Lake Superior shoreine.

Three sections of cliffs sticking out into Lake Superior like the bows of battleships.

Grand Sable Dunes

The Grand Sable Dunes rise up 300 feet from Lake Superior.

The Grand Sable Dunes rise up 300 feet from Lake Superior.

Kayaking Along the Pictured Rocks Cliffs

Kayakers near Lovers Leap

Kayakers near Lovers Leap rock arch formation

Backcountry Camping - Benchmark Site

Backpacking and camping are a popular activities.

Backcountry camping at Benchmark site showing tent surrounded by ferns and trees.

Ice Climbing

Ice climbing is a popular winter activity.

Ice climber on a curtain of ice along the Pictured Rocks Escarpment

Miners Falls

Water flowing over Miners Falls

High volume of water flowing at Miners Falls

Miner's Castle

View the Miner's Castle rock formation from the adjacent cliffs or from a boat.

Miner's Castle rock formation along the Lake Superior shoreline.

Pictured Rocks Cliffs along the Chapel / Mosquito Loop

Springtime along the Chapel / Mosquito hiking loop

Mineral stained cliffs and collapsed rock arch along Lake Superior