Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | American Tour Association

TAKE TIME TO DISCOVER

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.

A related destination: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is included for its scenery or history and is identified here by its current designation. It is not counted as a national monument.

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 · Photo credits

Multi-colored sandstone cliffs rise out of Lake Superior — The sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks rise out of Lake Superior
NPS Photo · Photo credits

BUILD A MEMORABLE VISIT

What to explore

01Miners Castle
02Sand Point area
03Authorized 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.

Give the place time

Choose a manageable walk, viewpoint or tour, and allow time for interpretation. Gateway areas help orient the visit; they are not exact entrance directions.

Make the details easy

Confirm the specific facilities, walking surfaces and vehicle access your group needs. Tours, transport and special access may require separate arrangements.

Official visitor information ↗Plan your visit →

Check the official source for current access, hours, fees, reservations, permits and alerts. Photos may show earlier conditions. Suggested highlights are visit ideas, not a guarantee that every area is currently open.