Visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
The final stop of our road trip around Wisconsin and Michigan was at Picture Rocks National Lakeshore. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located in Michigan's upper peninsula in the city of Munising. We did not get to see much during our visit. We arrived in the evening and were only staying for one night.
Stopping At Canyon Falls
Before arriving at Pictured Rocks we had the chance to stop at Canyon Falls. We were driving from the Porcupine Mountains so it was right on the way. Canyon Falls is a small roadside park with a hiking trail that leads to the waterfall. This park is located in the town of L’Anse in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Canyon Falls is a large waterfall followed by a gorge. It has also been known as Michigan’s grand canyon. The waterfall was beautiful and definitely worth the 10-minute hike if you have the time.
Arriving At Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
We arrived in Munising (the town where Pictured Rocks is) in the early evening. Our tour of Pictured Rocks was scheduled for 7 pm so we had just enough time to set up our tent a get a snack before heading to our tour. We stayed at the Wandering Wheels campground. This is the only campground in the area and it is a KOA campground. This was actually my least favorite campground on the trip. Compared to the others we stayed at it was not as clean and seemed to be more crowded. The campsites seemed smaller and they were very muddy.
Touring Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
In order to get the best view of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, we went on a boat tour. We went with Pictured Rocks Cruises. Since we arrived in the evening we went on the 7 pm sunset tour. This tour provided us with amazing views of the lakeshore and information on the lakeshores history. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to be able to see all the colorful rock formations that make Pictured Rocks special. Sadly it starting raining during our tour and we did not get to see a sunset. It gets very cold on the boat so make sure to bring a jacket even if it was warm outside. We went in the middle of July and I was freezing on the boat even with a large sweatshirt on.
Things To Do Near Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
There are many great hiking trails and waterfalls to explore near Pictured Rocks. We had planned to spend the afternoon visiting some waterfalls before going home. When we woke up it was pouring rain and the water had leaked through our tent. We quickly packed our things and decided to go home instead of hiking in the pouring rain.
Have You Been To Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
Have you ever been to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore? What are your favorite hiking trails? What is the best waterfall to visit? Are there any other activities you would recommend I do there if I visit again?
Want To Hear About The Rest Of My Road Trip?
The first stop of my road trip was at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin. You can read about my experience camping and hiking in Devil’s Lake here. The second stop of my road trip was on Madeline Island in Wisconsin. You can read about my experience camping on Madeline Island and touring the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore here. The third stop of my road trip was in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Michigan’s upper peninsula. You can read about my adventures camping and hiking in the Porcupine Mountains here. I hope you enjoyed reading about my road trip. It was a really fun trip and I enjoyed sharing my experience and tips with you. Where should I go on a road trip to next?