DNR: State Parks: Indiana Dunes State Park - IN.gov
Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic, and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County and includes more than three miles of …
Indiana Dunes State Park features a wide variety of habitats, including beach, sand dunes, black oak forest, wooded wetlands, and a button-bush marsh. Together, these areas contain some of the most …
DNR: State Parks: Entrance Fees - IN.gov
Dec 31, 2025 · Passes are valid at Indiana Dunes State Park, but not Indiana Dunes National Park. Passes may not be used at Indiana State Historic Sites or the Indiana State Museum.
DNR: State Parks: Reservations - IN.gov
Indiana State Park visitors can make reservations for camping, inns, cabins, shelters, recreation buildings and group camps online or by calling 1-866-622-6746.
Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center & Events
at Indiana Dunes State Park Mailing address 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, IN 46304 Phone 219-926-1390 Hours April through October Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT November through March Wednesday - …
Annual First Day Hike, Indiana Dunes State Park
Jan 1, 2026 · This year, at the Indiana Dunes State Park, we invite you to strap on your hiking boots to start the trek at the park’s City West Shelter. The route is a 2-mile moderate loop along the beach …
DNR: State Parks: Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center
At this time, days of operation and open hours may have changed temporarily. Please call ahead for specific dates and times when the nature center is open to the public. 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, …
Annual First Day Hike, Indiana Dunes State Park
Jan 1, 2025 · This year, at the Indiana Dunes State Park, we invite you to strap on your hiking boots to start the trek at the park's City West Shelter. The route is a 2 mile-long moderate loop along the …
DNR: State Parks: Rules & Regulations - IN.gov
A Swim at Your Own Risk policy is in effect at all beaches except at Indiana Dunes State Park. Swimming pools and the beaches may close toward the end of the summer season when lifeguards …
All visitors to a campsite must park in a designated area outside the campground; however, a 20-minute entrance pass may be issued to permit loading and unloading.