Sleeping Bear Routes

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes

National Lakeshore — Empire, Michigan
Explore routes through dunes, forests, and along the shores of Lake Michigan.

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    Park Information

    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    🚨 Emergency Contacts

    📞 (231) 334-3710 — Ranger Station 📞 (231) 326-4700 — Park Headquarters

    Visitor Center

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    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center Empire, Michigan — Open 7 days a week, year-round.
    Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
    Hours vary by season.
    Current Conditions →
    📞
    Visitor Center Direct Line (231) 326-4700 ext. 5010

    Seasonal Access

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    Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Open late spring through late fall.
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    Dune Climb Open daily, year-round.
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    Hiking Trails & Most Park Areas Open year-round. Hours for specific facilities may vary seasonally.

    Entrance Fees & Passes

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    When a Pass is Required No fee to drive through on county or state roads. A pass is required if you stop to swim, hike, ski, or use park lands. The vehicle pass covers all passengers. Additional fees apply for camping and backcountry backpacking.
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    Where to Purchase Year-round at the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center.

    Seasonally at: Platte River Campground, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, Dune Climb, and D.H. Day Campground.

    Weekly passes also available by scanning QR codes at select trailheads and beach access points.
    Fees & Passes →

    Contact Numbers

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    Park Headquarters(231) 326-4700
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    Philip A. Hart Visitor Center(231) 326-4700 ext. 5010
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    D.H. Day Campground(231) 326-4700 ext. 5035
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    Platte River Campground(231) 326-4700 ext. 5029
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    Ranger Station(231) 334-3710

    Nearby Towns

    Empire

    Gateway to the park. Visitor center, gas, convenience store, restaurants.

    Visit Empire →

    Glen Arbor

    Shops, restaurants, lodging. Close to Dune Climb and Heritage Trail.

    Visit Glen Arbor →

    Frankfort

    Full services — grocery, gas, lodging, medical. ~15 miles south of Empire.

    Visit Frankfort →

    Traverse City

    Nearest city. Full services, hospital, airport. ~30 miles east of the park.

    Visit Traverse City →

    Official Website

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    National Park Service nps.gov/slbe →
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