Pictured Rocks costs $25 per car
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Pictured Rocks annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Snowmobile | $15, good for 7 days |
| Pictured Rocks annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. This park is cashless, so bring a card. Snowmobiles pay $15 for 7 days in winter. Sources: National Park Service, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Other park fees in Michigan
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore | $25 per car |
|---|---|
| Isle Royale National Park | $7 per person a day |
What this price covers
What the park says: Thank you for supporting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore! Fees collected by buying an entrance pass or America the Beautiful Pass are used to support visitor services and improvements around the park like creating new waysides, maintaining campsites and public use areas, and incorporating accessibility features into the park. Entrance fees apply to all park visitors aged 16 and older.
About the main pass: This pass admits the driver and all passengers in a private-use vehicle for seven consecutive days to all areas of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. This fee does not cover additional fees associated with activities such as camping or commercial tours.
About the annual pass: This annual pass is specific to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. It admits a driver and passengers in a private vehicle, or the cardholder plus three additional people to the park for 12 months from the purchase month.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Pictured Rocks? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
- Bring a credit or debit card. Cash is not accepted.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Pictured Rocks free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Pictured Rocks?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Pictured Rocks?
No. Pictured Rocks is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.