Indiana Dunes National Park
National park · IN, USA
Indiana Dunes National Park in IN, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 6:00–23:00
About
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities, Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center, Drinking water, Picnic areas, Showers, Store / concessions.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Beaches
- Wildlife & bird watching
- Hiking trails
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
Events
- Music Heritage Series Concert
- Movie - Indiana Dunes: Nature's Masterpiece - Visitor Center
- Outdoor Adventure Festival
- Critter Feeding Time
Before you go
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- Limits
- In the parking lot and picnic area, all horse excrement must be bagged, removed from the area, and disposed of appropriately
- Limits
- Pets are permitted and must stay on a leash at all times (six feet or less)
- Limits
- Pets must be restrained on a leash no longer than 6 feet (2 meters)
- Limits
- Responsible alcohol use is permitted
- Limits
- No glass containers
- Getting there
- 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.
- Weather & when to go
- On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most precipitation with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.