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Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

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Opening hours & schedules

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Opening hoursMo-Fr 08:30-16:00 "Office hours"; Mo-Sa 14:00+ "Check in/out"; Su 17:00+ "Check in/out for Sundays and designated holidays"

Facilities & details

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Mount Miner
Mount MinerSummits & peaks0.3 km · ~3 min walkDirections ↗
Mount Tom (193 m)Summits & peaks0.6 km · ~8 min walkDirections ↗
Mount Jackson (192 m)Summits & peaks1 km · ~11 min walkDirections ↗
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes State ParkParks & play

Indiana Dunes State Park is an Indiana state park located in Porter County, Indiana, United States, 47 miles (75.6 km) east of Chicago. The park is bounded by Lake Michigan to the northwest and is surrounded by as well as within the authorized boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park, a unit of the National Park Service; the NPS owns the water from the ordinary high water mark to 300 feet (91 m)

1 km · ~12 min walkDirections ↗
Devils Slide
Devils SlideAttractions1.4 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Bird Observation Platform
Bird Observation PlatformAttractions1.5 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Waverly Beach
Waverly BeachBeaches & swimming1.6 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Dunes Prairie Nature Preserve
Dunes Prairie Nature PreserveParks & play

Dunes Creek is a northwards-flowing 4.3-mile-long (6.9 km) stream which drains the Great Marsh of Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park in Porter County, Indiana, United States. Dunes Creek passes through the coastal sand dunes to empty into Lake Michigan.

2.8 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗
Porter Beach
Porter BeachBeaches & swimming3.9 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Indiana Dunes National Park Tremont Picnic Area
Indiana Dunes National Park Tremont Picnic AreaAttractions

Tremont was a flag stop on the South Shore Line located at Tremont Road in Porter County, Indiana. The station was built by the Chicago, Lake Shore and South Bend Railway and opened c. 1908, serving its namesake town and later the Indiana Dunes. In 1979, the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission and the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) conducted a study for th

4.5 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Cowles Bog Greenbelt Trailhead
Cowles Bog Greenbelt TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Cowles Bog is a 4,000-year-old wetland complex in Indiana Dunes National Park, near Chesterton, Indiana. It is named for Henry Chandler Cowles who did his pioneering work in ecology and ecological succession here. His work brought international attention to the area which led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1965, and was listed on the N

5.5 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Cowles Bog Trailhead
Cowles Bog TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Cowles Bog is a 4,000-year-old wetland complex in Indiana Dunes National Park, near Chesterton, Indiana. It is named for Henry Chandler Cowles who did his pioneering work in ecology and ecological succession here. His work brought international attention to the area which led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1965, and was listed on the N

6.3 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
East Beach
East BeachBeaches & swimming8.4 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
1 Foot FallsWaterfalls16 km · ~25 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Indiana Dunes State Park Campground.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.

Can I pitch a tent at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is there drinking water at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, drinking water is available.

Are there toilets at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are showers available at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, showers are available.

Are there electrical hookups at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, electrical hookups are available.

Is there WiFi at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Is there an RV dump station at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Yes, there's a sanitary dump station.

Is Indiana Dunes State Park Campground wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it's wheelchair accessible.

When is Indiana Dunes State Park Campground open?

Listed opening times: Mo-Fr 08:30-16:00 "Office hours"; Mo-Sa 14:00+ "Check in/out"; Su 17:00+ "Check in/out for Sundays and designated holidays".

Who runs Indiana Dunes State Park Campground?

Indiana Dunes State Park Campground is operated by Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

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