A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Michigan
Lake Superior cliffs & forest shores
Where to stay →
Scenic header: Miners Beach and Elliot Falls on an autumn day · NPS Photo · Photo credits
A GOOD REASON TO GO

Lake Superior cliffs & forest shores

Colorful sandstone cliffs, beaches and forest trails create a remarkable Great Lakes landscape. Shore visits and boat excursions offer different perspectives and require different planning.

Golden and orange trees line a sandstone cliff rising above a beach on a cloudy autumn day
Miners Beach and Elliot Falls on an autumn day
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • Miners Castle
  • Sand Point area
  • Authorized scenic boat tours

Before you go

This is a national lakeshore. Boat trips are separate bookings and weather dependent; check exact trail and shoreline access.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.