Pets on a leash no longer than 6 feet are allowed in most areas of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Located in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the park hugs the northeast shore of Lake Michigan and includes South and North Manitou islands. It features miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450’ above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes, unique flora and fauna. Pets are allowed on the following beaches: From Platte River Campground / Railroad Grade trail north to Peterson Road; from Esch Road north to the Lakeshore boundary (south of Empire); from Peterson Road south to Old Railroad Grade Trail/Platte Campground Trail; from the Lakeshore boundary north of Empire to just south of the North Bar Lake stream outlet; from Maritime Museum east (but not on the Maritime Museum grounds) to the Lakeshore boundary (west of Glen Arbor); from the Lakeshore boundary north of Glen Arbor around Pyramid Point to CR 669; from CR 651 north to the Lakeshore northern boundary; and Glen Lake Picnic Area. Pet are not permitted in the following areas: The Dune Climb; Maritime Museum grounds; North Bar Lake; Platte Point Beach; White Pine and Valley View backcountry campsites; all group campsites; North and South Manitou Island (all pets, including hunting dogs); any other areas where “No Pets” signs are posted; and certain designated cross-country ski trails during the periods of December 1 through March 31.
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