Over the years, ice climbers have developed a great relationship with the National Park Service regarding climbing within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Not all climbing areas have good relationships with government agencies, but we do. Much of that has to do with climbers who have always been respectful of the Park Service regulations. The staff at Michigan Ice appreciates all climber’s assistance in fostering this relationship. The following rules and regulations have been set forth to help preserve this beautiful area.
- Munising Falls is closed to climbing due to hazardous rock fall.
- Pets are not allowed at any climbing areas.
- Alcohol/Cannabis are not permitted at any of the climbing areas. Failure to comply may lead to the loss of the Ice Fest permits.
- No fires are allowed outside of designated campsites.
- There is no parking allowed along Sand Point Road. Please park in the designated parking lot at the end of Sand Point Road.
- Winter camping within Pictured Rocks is available only in the designated lakeshore backcountry sites and requires a permit. Get your permit HERE.
- Overnight camping in parking lots is not permitted.
- Drones are not permitted to be flown inside the park
- Pets are not allowed at any of the climbing areas.
- Dry tooling is not allowed.
If you have any questions, please call the park service at 906-387-3700.
Park Entrance Fee
All visitors (16 years old and up) are required to have a Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pass or America the Beautiful Pass. All vehicles must display a pass clearly visible through the windshield. Display your park annual pass and federal lands passes on your dashboard with the signature and expiration date facing up. You may also pick up a hang tag at the park.
Entrance Fee by Private Vehicle – $25. Valid for 7 days after purchase.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Annual Pass – $45. Valid for 12 months after purchase.
America the Beautiful Federal Lands Pass – $80. Valid for 12 months after purchase.
Veterans, active-duty U.S. military, individuals with permanent disabilities, and seniors are eligible for free or reduced-price America the Beautiful passes.
These passes admit all persons traveling in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle. Passes are non-transferable.
Passes can be purchased online, at Munising Falls Visitor Contact Station, and at select retail locations in Grand Marais and Munising. If purchasing online, a printed copy of your pass is required for your vehicle. Fold the printed pass on the dotted line and display it on the dashboard, with the QR code visible, at all times during your visit.
For more information on passes at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, visit their website here: https://www.nps.gov/piro/planyourvisit/fees.htm“