Indiana Dunes National Park

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1215 SR-49
Porter, IN 46304

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 16,000 acres.

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 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304). For a driving map to the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center or other locations, check out our maps page.

Reviews

Indiana Dunes National Park campground continues to be appreciated for its clean, spacious, and private sites nestled among trees, offering a peaceful natural setting with close access to beaches and trails. Facilities such as bathrooms and showers are frequently praised for cleanliness and warmth, and campground hosts are friendly and helpful. Visitors should still be prepared for mosquitoes, and some noise at night has been mentioned recently. The campground remains family-friendly with convenient amenities, though occasional loud neighbors and wildlife activity like raccoons are noted.

Clean and well-maintained campsites and facilities, including bathrooms and showers

Spacious, wooded, and private sites with good shade

Friendly and helpful campground hosts

Close proximity to Lake Michigan beaches, trails, and park amenities

Family-friendly atmosphere with opportunities for kids to explore

Presence of large mosquitoes throughout warmer seasons

Occasional loud noise from other campers at night

Wildlife activity such as raccoons

1,329 reviews

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Michael R

Campground:Dunewood Campground

Loop:Douglas

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Excellent facility with private showers internet is excellent also very centrally located right next to Lake Michigan a short distance away.

Janie K

Campground:Central Avenue Walk-in Sites

Loop:Central Area

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Reviewed 9 days ago

If you want an off the grid camping experience, this is for you. We often have a hard time hiking in with our camping gear and there are tons of bugs. But honestly that is all a part of the rugged experience we are in for. The beach is beautiful and quiet, the campsite is also quiet and lovely to star gaze. Sometimes you find a family of raccoons or bunnies, never know what you'll get. But don't forget to take everything out with you, leave nothing behind.

Donald R

Campground:Dunewood Campground

Loop:Mather

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Reviewed 11 days ago

Nice campground but this season very little cleaning of the bathrooms and showers. Days without seeing a campground host. Used to be better care taken of the sites and the facilities. Budget cuts or some other issues?

Karen L

Campground:Dunewood Campground

Loop:Mather

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Reviewed 12 days ago

Really nice, tranquil and well maintained campground! Sites are large and private. Restrooms and showers were clean! Location is convenient to both national & state parks!

Carole M

Campground:Dunewood Campground

Loop:Douglas

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Beautiful wooded campsite with lots of mosquitos. Walking distance to the gas station with great soft serve ice cream!

Claire S

Campground:Dunewood Campground

Loop:Mather

Site:

Reviewed 16 days ago

Excellent campground with very clean restrooms!