Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Munising, MI Hours and Location

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National Lakeshore

Operating Hours & Seasons

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is open year-round, 24 hours day, though many roads are closed by snow in the winter. There is no entrance fee.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Monday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Tuesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Wednesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Thursday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Friday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
• Saturday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM

Park Entrance

Munising Falls Visitor Center

The Munising Falls Visitor Center is open daily, Memorial Day through mid-September. The hours and season length may change as funding and staffing permits. Obtain information on backcountry camping and permits.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Munising Falls Visitor Center is closed in winter. October – Mid-May (call for exact close and opening dates):
• October 1 – May 25

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore / Hiawatha National Forest Interagency Visitor Center

Located in Munising at 400 East Munising Avenue, junction of state highway M-28 and county road H-58. Open year round, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Open daily during the summer months with extended hours, typically 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From October to Memorial Day in May, closed Sundays and federal holidays.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-4:30 PM

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• New Year’s Day – Washington’s Birthday
  

• Closed on Sundays from October through third weekend in May:
• October 1 – May 24
• Sunday: Closed

Grand Sable Visitor Center

One mile west of Grand Marais, Michigan: E21090 County Road H-58 Open daily from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May be open on weekends and additional days in May, September, and October.

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

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• Closed in Winter from October to Mid-May (call for exact close and opening dates):
• October 1 – May 21

Au Sable Light Station

The Au Sable Light Station, located 1.5 miles east of the Hurricane River Campground, is open for tours Wednesday to Sunday, from mid-June through the end of September. The light station grounds are open year round (though the campground parking area, trail to the station, and grounds are not maintained or cleared of snow in winter).

Standard Hours

• Sunday:10:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday:10:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:10:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:10:30 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:10:30 AM-5:00 PM

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• Closed from October to Mid-June:
• October 1 – June 13
• Closed

• Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays:
• June 12 – October 13
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 – Pictured Rocks Entrance Fee = $0
  Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is open year-round, 24 hours day. There is no entrance fee.

About

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 lakeshore 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.

Directions

Pictured Rocks NL is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, between the towns of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). Access the west side of the park via Michigan highways M-28 and M-94 to Munising. State highway M-77 leads to Grand Marais on the east side. Alger County Road H-58 runs parallel and through the park, providing access to spur roads that lead to scenic overlooks, trailheads, campgrounds, beaches, etc. Many roads are closed in winter due to snow.

Visitor Centers

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Hiawatha National Forest Interagency Visitor Center

The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – Hiawatha National Forest Interagency Visitor Center is open year round, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed Sundays and federal holidays). It is open daily from Memorial Day weekend through September with extended operating hours. Grand Sable Visitor Center

Nestled at the foot of the Grand Sable Dunes, the Grand Sable Visitor Center is located near the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and at the beginning of the park’s segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. A park ranger is on duty to assist hikers, backpackers, and nature enthusiasts with information geared at making their stay more enjoyable. The lakeshore’s cooperating association, Eastern National, operates a bookstore here. Munising Falls Visitor Center

Munising Falls is located near the western gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and at the beginning of the park’s segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. You can find exhibits, a paved trail to Munising Falls, restrooms, and an Eastern National store. Staff is here to assist all visitors, including backpackers needing permits. Munising Falls Visitor Center

Munising Falls is located near the western gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and at the beginning of the park’s segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail. You can find exhibits, a paved trail to Munising Falls, restrooms, and an Eastern National store. Staff is here to assist all visitors, including backpackers needing permits.

Weather

Summers are pleasant with the average highs in June, July, and August in the 70s°F, and lows in the low 50s°F. The coldest months are December through March with average highs of 25°F to 32°F, and average lows in the teens. Annual precipitation averages 31 inches; annual snowfall is 140 inches. Snow generally covers the ground from late November through late April.

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