1600 North 25 East, Chesterton, Indiana. A map is available here.

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/parks-lakes/indiana-dunes-state-park/

51 miles from the center of town

There are accessible parking spaces. Accessible restrooms are located at the beach, the nature center and Wilson Shelter. The following features are accessible: bird observation platform at the west end of the park, paved portion of beach trail near swimming area, nature center, beach pavilion.

Beach Activities, Biking, Birdwatching (flycatchers, hawks, jays, warblers), Camping, Cross-Country Skiing, Hiking, Jogging, Other Features (beach pavilion, concession and campground grocery open summer months; bird observation platform), Picnicking, Playground, Running, Swimming, Visitor Center (Nature Center), Watchable Wildlife and Wildflowers FUN FACTS: Indiana Dunes State Park was Indiana’s fourth state park and opened in 1926 with an admission fee of 10 cents.

Restrooms are located at the campground and are open seasonally at the beach pavilion. An admission fee of $7 is charged for Indiana vehicles and a fee of $12 is charged for out of state vehicles.

For a reasonably priced tasty breakfast try Northside Diner, 100 N Calumet Road, Chesterton, Indiana. Lucrezia Café located at 428 S Calumet Road in Chesterton, Indiana serves tasty Italian fare.

Indiana Dunes National Park

All year