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Pictured Rocks National LakeshoreLooking east from the Log Slide, the Grand Sable Banks tower some 300 feet above Lake Superior.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Fees & Reservations
 
 
Mosquito River empties into Lake Superior at this pristine beach.
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Mosquito Beach on Lake Superior
 
Backcountry Camping
All backpackers and kayakers camping overnight in the lakeshore must obtain a backcountry permit. A user fee of $5 per person, per night is paid when you obtain your permit. There are no refunds.

Backcountry reservations are possible, but must be made at least 14 days in advance. The reservation fee is $15. Cash, check, Visa, and MasterCard cards are accepted. There are no refunds.

 
Drive-In Camping
Campers staying at one of the Lakeshore's three drive-in campgrounds will pay $14 per night. Lakeside sites at Twelvemile Beach Campground are $16 per night. Sorry, no reservations. Cash (U.S. currency) payment is preferred.

Discounts (50%) are available for holders of the America The Beautiful Senior Pass and Access Pass (new in 2007) and the old Golden Age and Golden Access passes (2006 and prior).

 
Entrance Fee
There are no entrance fees at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. No fees are charged for day use.

 
Guided Tours
Visitors to the Au Sable Light Station may enjoy the grounds year-round at no charge. From July 1 to Labor Day, a $3 fee (cash) is charged for a ranger-led tour of the double keepers quarters and light tower. The half-hour tour begins at the porch.

During 2009 and 2010, the tour schedule may change depending upon the status of road construction on Alger County Road H-58.

 
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Trees covered with snow on a sunny winter day.
It's a winter wonderland
with many outdoor opportunities
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Shiloh - the hunting dog - enjoys a autumn day. (Grant Petersen photo)
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concerning where pets are allowed.
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The North Country National Scenic Trail stretches from North Dakota to New York, a distance of 3,200 miles.  

Did You Know?
The North Country National Scenic Trail connects outstanding scenic, natural, and cultural sites in seven northern states from Crown Point, New York, to Lake Sakakawea in North Dakota. The trail was established on March 5, 1980. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to 42 miles of the NCNST.
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Last Updated: July 28, 2008 at 11:16 EST