Backcountry Camping
Permits are required for backcountry camping; there is a fee. The permit must be obtained before beginning on your trip. Advance reservations are possible.

For more information on backcountry permits, please visit our backcountry camping web pages.

Commercial Use Authorization
Commercial Use Authorizations (CUA) may be issued to individuals, corporations, or other entities to provide commercial services to park visitors in limited circumstances. These services involve the incidental use of park resources by operations that originate and terminate outside of the park. There is a fee for the CUA.

For more information on Commercial Use Authorizations, please visit our Doing Business with the Park webpage. 

Scientific Research
A permit is required for scientific activities that involve fieldwork, specimen collection, and/or have the potential to disturb resources or visitors.

For more information on scientific research permits, please contact:

Chief of Science and Natural Resources
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862
906-387-4818
email

Special Event Permit
Permits are required for any special events occurring within the lakeshore including wedding ceremonies, festivals, and public assemblies or meetings. There is a $100 fee for this permit.

Permits are also required for the distribution of printed matter.  Maps designating where public assemblies can be held and literature can be distributed are available at Park Headquarters.  There may be a fee for this permit.

Special Event / Wedding Permit Application (pdf)

For more information on special use permits, please contact:

Chief Ranger
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
P.O. Box 40
Munising, MI 49862
906-387-2607, ext. 203
email