Pictured Rocks has three drive-in campgrounds open May 15 through Oct. 15. Two are along Lake Superior and the third is on a beautiful inland lake.
1-14 Days
Snowshoeing is a very popular winter sport at Pictured Rocks. There is one official trail, but almost the entire park is open for snowshoeing.
Longer hikes and walks lead to stunning cliff views, remote beaches, the Beaver Basin Wilderness, Au Sable Lighthouse, and many other scenic areas.
1-5 Hours
Pictured Rocks offers 100 miles of hiking and walking trails leading to waterfalls, beaches, forest wilderness, cultural sites, and breathtaking cliff-top views of Lake Superior. Here are some of the shorter trails.
30-60 Minutes
You could easily spend half a day exploring any of these locations, but if you only have an hour to see some quick scenic sites, here are some options!
1-1 Hours
Several authorized companies offer guided kayak tours, ice climbing activities, and hiking/camping trips in the park.
Pictured Rocks has several beautiful beach areas for swimming and wading in Lake Superior. Two of the park's inland lakes have sandy bottom areas suitable for swimming. There are no lifeguarded beaches.
There's more to boating at Pictured Rocks than just kayaking! Bring your canoe, motorized boat, sailboat, or paddleboard to the park.
Thinking about kayaking at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? Make sure you have the right kind of boat and are aware of all safety issues!
Pictured Rocks offers a variety of backpacking opportunities for individuals and groups. Most backcountry campgrounds are along the North Country National Scenic Trail, and many are close to Lake Superior.
1-14 Days
Taking a narrated boat tour is the easiest way to view the colorful Pictured Rocks cliffs.
2-3 Hours