Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Marine protected area · Leland
Maple City, MI 49664
Highlights
Vast dunes, lakeshores, trails, campsites and accessible track chairs
Maple City, MI 49664 Get directions
Vast dunes, lakeshores, trails, campsites and accessible track chairs
Maple City, MI 49664 Get directions
"Towering sand dunes plunging steeply into the cerulean waters of Lake Michigan, offering stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities."
"Out-of-staters might not equate Michigan with sandy beaches and striking sand dunes, but both are found along the state's largely coastal boundaries — most notably on the 35 miles of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. This carved-by-glaciers shoreline is home to a beech-maple forest, scenic hiking and driving, and the immense namesake dunes rising high above Lake Michigan." - Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso Anne Olivia Bauso is a travel writer and hotel expert based in New York City. She has written hundreds of hotel reviews, from 5-star Ritz-Carlton properties to treehouse eco-resorts in the
"Explore the great outdoors with your partner at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Located near the northern tip of Lake Michigan, this NPS-operated site offers outdoor activities such as snowshoeing and sledding in the winter and hiking and swimming during the summer." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore hosts the world’s largest collection of sand dunes along fresh water. Activities include hiking, swimming, and exploring the South Manitou Island Lighthouse. Camping is available seasonally, with specific campgrounds open from May to late fall." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore now offers a track chair program introduced by Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, enabling visitors with disabilities to explore scenic trails. The track chair navigates sandy terrains, protecting the trails while providing an immersive hiking experience." - Travel + Leisure Editors
