The Details
Sand dunes, wetlands, bogs, and beech forest on the southern shore of Lake Michigan.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHJune–September for swimming and beach days; September is warm with fewer crowds, and spring brings migrating birds.
Summer weekends fill West Beach and the other popular beaches by late morning.
Lake Michigan stays cold into June, rip currents and big waves can close beaches, and winters are snowy and windy.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESIndiana Dunes