Hunting

Sports enthusiasts will find a variety of game in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Whether you hunt for deer, upland game, or waterfowl, you'll find that the region's unparalleled natural beauty and long traditions of sportsmanship and stewardship lead to some of the most challenging and rewarding hunting anywhere.  Seasons vary, but in general permits are available for waterfowl in the fall, wild turkey in the spring, and whitetail deer in the fall and winter.  Some permits operate on a lottery system and require advanced registration, others do not.  It is also worth noting that, though hunting is generally permitted in the National Park some exceptions do apply.  For more information, please visit Michigan Department of Natural Resources or the National Park Service for more information.

Hiking & Trails

As with any natural environment, the best way to truly experience the National Lakeshore is foot. So park the car and hike into the…

Biking

As with all national parks, the National Lakeshore does not allow mountain biking off designated roads or on its hiking trails. Given…

Golf

The topography, soils and weather conditions in the area are as ideal for golf as one can find in the United States.  As a…

Birding

Whether you've been working on your life list for years or are just discovering the thrill of birding, Leelanau County is the…

Winter Sports

Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding, downhill or cross-country, snowshoes, ice skates, or a good old-fashioned toboggan…

Camping

Just can‘t get enough of the great outdoors? The Sleeping Bear Dunes boast some of the most spectacular camping spots in the…