Winter Sports

Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding,

downhill or cross-country, snowshoes, ice skates, or a good old-fashioned toboggan, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy the splendor of the Sleeping Bear Dunes during the winter months.  Downhill skiers and snowboarders will find everything they need, from equipment rentals to certified instruction at The Homestead. They'll also find unique opportunities to stop and appreciate the many splendid vistas overlooking Lake Michigan, the Dunes, and Little and Big Glen Lakes. The National Park offers an extensive network of trails accessible by snowshoe or on cross-country skis. Trail maps are available at the Phillip Hart Visitor's Center in Empire, at the beginning of each trail head or at The Homestead.

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…

Hunting

Sports enthusiasts will find a variety of game in and around the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.  Whether you hunt for…

Camping

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