Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore


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Ghost Forest on Sleeping Bear PointHikers on Sleeping Bear PointGlen HavenLake Michigan Waves
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Lake Michigan in SummerKite Boarder near EmpireView near Pyramid PointGhost Forest on Sleeping Bear Point
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Sleeping Bear Dunes Tour | Fridays, 12-4:30pm

Join us on an exploration of the “Most Beautiful Place in America,” the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy breathtaking views atop of the dunes and hike down to search for Petoskey stones on Lake Michigan's shoreline.

Rate: $39 per person

Reservations required. Call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 800.968.7686 ext. 7500.

NEW! Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail Bike Ride

Ride the new paved trail from the Dunes to Glen Arbor and back. 8 miles total, $49 per person (includes bike rental).

Reservations required. Call the Mountain Adventure Zone at 800.968.7686 ext. 7500.

Sleeping Bear Dunes Information

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, located along the shores of Lake Michigan in northern Michigan’s Benzie and Leelanau counties, is just a short drive from Crystal Mountain. This 70,000-acre national park includes 35 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and the North and South Manitou Islands. Crystal Mountain offers numerous outdoor adventure programs that enable you and your family to experience the splendor of Sleeping Bear.

At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, you will discover sand dunes that tower 460 feet above Lake Michigan. Hills and forests blanketed in trillium flowers and birch, pine, beech and maple trees. Petite lakes and meandering rivers. Castaway islands. And sunsets—unforgettable, awe-inspiring sunsets!

Every year thousands of visitors experience northern Michigan's Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. From the popular Dune Climb to secluded beaches, you are sure to have a memorable time at this year-round national park. Make Crystal Mountain your base camp for a day trip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Crystal Mountain to Sleeping Bear Dunes Visitor Center in Empire

If you are planning to visit Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore without our guides, please feel free to use the Google Map below to navigate from Crystal Mountain to the Philip A. Hart Visitor Center in Empire, Michigan - approximately a 30 minute drive. The southern half of the park, known as the Platte River District, is a shorter distance. Also, the Sleeping Bear Dunes website provides a Plan Your Visit section, which includes a Sleeping Bear Dunes Park Map and other helpful resources.



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