Scenic drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Empire, Michigan
7-mile loop through dunes with overlooks above Lake Michigan.
- Price
- Park entry fee
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
The Pierce Stocking loop winds through forest and dunes with overlooks above Lake Michigan. A stop at the Lake Michigan overlook gives a long view. It is paved and fine for cars.
Good to know
- Seasonal; closes in winter
- Wear shoes for the dune climb
- Bring a picnic
- Best time
- Sunset
- Open
- Late May to October
- Getting there
- Paved; trailers and large RVs prohibited
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
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