Why You Should Go...
Home to both the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park, the Indiana Dunes is 15 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, sandy beaches, and outdoor adventures made for splashing, playing, and exploring.
Don’t just see the Dunes, be a part of them. Get involved by taking the Indiana Dunes Travel with Care Pledge and joining other volunteers to Love & Protect this cherished, fragile resource.
There are even more natural, cultural, and historical treasures beyond the beach, including charming downtowns, unique restaurants, locally-owned shops, and one-of-a-kind bed & breakfasts.
The Indiana Dunes area is within driving distance of Chicago, but it feels like a world away.
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Why You Should Go...
Home to both the Indiana Dunes National Park and the Indiana Dunes State Park, the Indiana Dunes is 15 miles of Lake Michigan coastline, sandy beaches, and outdoor adventures made for splashing, playing, and exploring.
Don’t just see the Dunes, be a part of them. Get involved by taking the Indiana Dunes Travel with Care Pledge and joining other volunteers to Love & Protect this cherished, fragile resource.
There are even more natural, cultural, and historical treasures beyond the beach, including charming downtowns, unique restaurants, locally-owned shops, and one-of-a-kind bed & breakfasts.
The Indiana Dunes area is within driving distance of Chicago, but it feels like a world away.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Cost: Less than $50
Payment: Cash, Check, Travelers Check, MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, ATM On-Site
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Pets, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site, Bus, Bicycle
Available: Self-Guided Tour, Café, Restaurant, Bar, Private Dining, Patio Dining, Kids Activities, Family Restroom, Changing Station, Meeting/Conference Rooms, Banquet Facilities, Wi-fi, Gift Shop, Souvenirs
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
You can be the change you want to see by joining one of Indiana Dunes’ many Drop-In Volunteer programs. All you have to do is show up, each organization provides the gear and the training to help you, “Love the Indiana Dunes like you mean it!”
The Indiana Dunes National Park is the fourth most biodiverse national park in the United States, right behind Yosemite National Park. Yosemite has over 760,000 acres while the Indiana Dunes has nearly the same number of species in its roughly 15,000 acres.
Enthusiasts who bird the world over call the Indiana Dunes the “crème de la crème.” More than 350 bird species live or migrate through the area, resulting in spectacular migrations that let you see thousands of Sandhill Cranes on a fall day or hundreds of soaring hawks in the spring.
How You Can Follow...