Indiana Dunes
Visit the Lake Michigan beach, dunes and woodland at Indiana Dunes State Park. Use the state park’s own entrance, campground and rules.
Is this your kind of park?
Choose this state park for a beach day, a dune walk or both. Nearby national-park sites are separate destinations with different arrangements.
MAKE A DAY
OF IT.
A starting plan. Let the weather, current notices, and your group set the pace.
Take the trip checklist →Save the full state-park name and use Indiana DNR’s entrance, admission and campground information.
Compare the official hiking routes, including the 3 Dune Hiking Challenge, with the effort your group wants. Plan beach time separately.
Check current swimming arrangements and beach access. Dogs are not allowed on the state-park beach; confirm other area-specific rules before bringing one.
Check before you leave
Check current Lake Michigan swimming arrangements, weather and beach notices before leaving.
Read current official park information ↗Staying overnight
DNR lists an electric campground and a youth area. Book the state-park campground specifically.
Official Indiana booking information ↗Official sources & checks
Source review: . Access and services can change. Read current notices before traveling.
Planning suggestions are editorial, not firsthand trip reports. Photographs identify the place; the official map and current notices guide the visit. How this guide is made →
