NPS Sleeping Bear Dunes

Use the official app from the National Park Service to find detailed information about visitor centers, important sites, places to stay and eat, and services throughout the park. Learn about historic places and natural features.

Map - Use the detailed offline park map to find sites, get directions and locate services. Download the map before you arrive to use the app everywhere.

Sites - Find trailheads, restrooms, overlooks and more throughout the entire park.

Save Favorites - Build an itinerary by saving your favorite sites and events. You can even get alerts when youre nearby a saved site.

Calendar - Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening in Sleeping Bear, including ranger talks and other learning opportunities.

Tours - Discover rich natural and cultural resources with self-guided walking tours.

Accessibility - This app includes up-to-date accessibility information for facilities and some trails in the park, audio-described sites, and alternative text for images.


Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes. High dunes afford spectacular views across the lake. An island lighthouse, US Life-Saving Service stations, coastal villages, and picturesque farmsteads reflect the park’s rich maritime, agricultural, and recreational history.


Download the app before you arrive. Cell service and Wi-Fi are limited in Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.