What are the hours at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore)

How much does it cost to enter Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore open right now?

Q: Is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Lakeshore · MI

Open

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Type: National Lakeshore
State: MI
Nearest town: Empire

About Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.

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Visitor info

Address9922 Front Street, Empire, MI 49630

Phone(231) 326-4700

Websitewww.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereFrom the south (Detroit or Chicago areas) :Take US-31, US-131, US-27 to M-115 & M-37, I-75 and M-72 North to Traverse City, then west on M-72 to the Village of Empire. You will see the visitor center as you enter Empire on your right. You may also get to Empire from the south via US-31 to Ludington and then north to…

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How we read this status

We derive Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.