Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Benzie/Leelanau Counties, Michigan · Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, 9922 Front St, Empire, MI 49630
Location Details
Type
Outdoor / Nature
Setting
Exterior
Parking
Yes
Power
No
Size
Vast
Prior Filming
No
Permit
Required
Visual Character
“Massive freshwater sand dunes, Lake Michigan, Manitou Islands, Empire Bluff, crystal blue water”
⚠️ Restrictions
No drones without permit. Leave No Trace. Check seasonal closures.
About this location
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore offers dramatic 450-foot sand dunes, pristine Lake Michigan shoreline, and sweeping views of the Manitou Islands, making it an exceptional location for cinematography requiring epic natural landscapes and crystalline water vistas. This sprawling outdoor destination in Benzie and Leelanau Counties features varied terrain including the scenic Empire Bluff overlook, perfect for establishing shots, aerial sequences, and scenes demanding scale and wilderness authenticity. Filmmakers should note that permit approval is required to shoot at this public location.
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