9922 Front Street
Empire
Michigan, 49630
(231) 326-5134
www.nps.gov/slbe
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a campground or RV park located in Empire.
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.
Nearby restaurants include Cherry Public House | Glen Arbor, Funistrada, Western Avenue Grill, L’chayim Delicatessen located at 6400 West Western Avenue approximately 6.9 km away, and Manitou located at 4349 North Scenic Highway.
Nearby accommodations include Lake 'N Pines Lodge approximately 16.2 km away, Platte Lake Resort 1, Bay Port Lodging, Empire Township Campground, and Lake Ann State Forest Campground.