USA Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hugs the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. It's known for the dramatic multicolored Pictured Rocks cliffs. Unusual sandstone formations like Miners Castle and Chapel Rock define the park’s headlands. Twelvemile Beach has a trail through a nearby white birch forest. Remnants of shipwrecks dot the shoreline around Au Sable Point’s 19th-century lighthouse.
Photography Tips
You must take the cruise to view the rocks
Travel Information
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, between the communities of Munising (west) and Grand Marais (east). The main park visitor center is located in Munising.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
A decent amount of people
Best Timing
Summer
Sunrise & Sunset
08:26 - 17:04
| current local time: 20:58
Photo Themes
Munising
Pictured Rocks
UP Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Locations
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
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