Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.
Indiana Dunes National Park
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Good For
Wheelchairs
Families
Visually Impaired
Hearing Impaired
Activities
Biking
Boating
Horseback Riding
Fishing
Atv Riding
Camping
Guided Tours
Hiking
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Wildlife Watching
West Beach - Standard Entrance Fee (Currently No Charge*)
Entrance fee is $6.00.
This expanded amenity fee provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. *Fee is collected daily from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend, 8:00 am to as late as 7:00 pm Central Time.
Directions
Visitors can access the national park via Interstate 94, the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90), U.S. Highway 12, U.S. Highway 20, Indiana State Road 49, and various other local roads. The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 North State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304). For a driving map to the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center or other locations, check out our maps page.
Weather
On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most precipitation with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.
