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Golden Retriever with golden coat and red bandana stands at dog-friendly Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, MI.
A dog and his owners pose for a picture at the pet-friendly Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, MI.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Golden Retriever with golden coat and red bandana stands at dog-friendly Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, MI.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a pet-friendly destination in Empire, MI. However, keeping your pets away from birds and their nests during your visit is essential. This area has only 70 breeding pairs of piping plovers, an endangered bird where one-third of them nest at Lakeshore. Your furry friend is permitted in most of the park, but be sure to watch for areas with the "no pet" signs. Visit Website

Or call (231) 326-4700 or email sleepingbearinfo@nps.gov for more information.

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is rated 5.0 bones out of 5 by 4 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.3 stars out of 5 by 3,805 guests on TripAdvisor.

Visitors to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore consistently praise the breathtaking views of Lake Michigan, scenic hiking trails suitable for dogs, and the beautiful natural landscape featuring dunes, woods, and meadows. Some note that while many trails are dog-friendly, visitors should verify trail pet policies in advance, and certain areas like steep sand dunes may have dog restrictions.

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