Indiana Dunes State Park
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1600 North 25 East
Chesterton, Indiana 46304 Map
(219) 926-1952
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm
Hours:
7am - 11pm
The Indiana Dunes State Park consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historical, and amazingly unique Hoosier landscape. It lies in Porter County and includes more than three miles of Lake Michigan's south shore, all of which provides a magnificent beach. Eighteen hundred acres are wooded and contain the most diversified flora and fauna of the Midwest. Other areas made up of drifting sand hills, peculiar to the dunes region. A pavilion on the beach provides shelter, bathhouses and a complete snack bar during the summer season. Visit the Nature Center for an introduction to the unique ecosystems of the Indiana Dunes and for scheduled interpretive programs. The trails are also available for cross country skiing during the winter. Please call 926-1952 for information about winter trail conditions.
Swimming at the Indiana Dunes State Park
Swimming is permitted in designated area when lifeguard on duty. Bathhouse and beach open Saturday before Memorial Day and no later than Labor Day. Swimming permitted only when lifeguards are on duty. Clothing is required.
Camping at the Indiana Dunes State Park
Reservations are available for the 140 campsites (all with 50 amp electrical service) in its completely reconstructed campground. Two new modern restroom/showerhouses are heated to lengthen the comfortable camping season. A new shelter for programs has been added to the area. Online reservations are available at camp.IN.gov or toll free at 1-866-6CAMPIN (866-622-6746).
Sledding at the Indiana Dunes State Park
Sledding is permitted at the Indiana Dunes State Park in only one location – Devil’s Slide. When you park at the main parking lot by the pavilion, you will see signs directing you to this dune. Devil’s Slide is located to the east (or right hand side if you are facing the lake) of the parking lot. Sledding is not permitted at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, including Mt. Baldy.
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On the Duneland calendar:
Sat • Feb 04, 2012 • CSI: Owls! at the Indiana Dunes State Park
Sat • Feb 04, 2012 • Saturday Night Ski-in
Sat • Feb 04, 2012 • Winter Beach Walk at the Indiana Dunes
Sun • Feb 05, 2012 • A Big Bowl Hike at the Indiana Dunes
Sun • Feb 05, 2012 • Winter Nature Crafts at the Indiana Dunes
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Indiana Dunes State Park
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Rachael W. 
This park is great! Tons of trails for hiking, huge beach, campground, oh and some huge dunes. The dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken... View Entire Review
Isabelle L. This is a good park for some serious hiking. The best place to start is the nature center. Make sure you carry a map with you since all the trails are... View Entire Review
Katie P. 
The State Park itself is great. Some really cool trails and nice beach. But the people who work there a-holes. Also, if you reserve a camping spot and have... View Entire Review
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