North Manitou Island

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

• Permit required

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Backcountry camping permits are required for camping on North and South Manitou Island and at White Pine Campground.

  Published by National Park Service, 3 Jun 2026 · Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Superintendent’s Compendium, June 2026

In Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; In Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness

Regulated zone

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Prohibited all year

  Paragliding · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D

  Powerless Flight: Hang gliding, paragliding; 36 CFR Section7.80(a)

  Launching and landing of powerless hang gliders and paragliders is permitted at the following areas:

  • - Empire Bluff
  • - Pyramid Point
  • - Dune Climb (restricted to November 1 to March 31)
  • - Lake Michigan Overlook on the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.

  Published by National Park Service, 3 Jun 2026 · Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Superintendent’s Compendium, June 2026