The 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.
SWIMMING - Bathing permitted in designated area when
lifeguard
on duty. Free beach. 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.
REFRESHMENT FACILITIES - Fast food service and souvenirs
available
on east side of first floor of pavilion.
INTERPRETIVE SERVICE - Free hikes Junior Naturalist and Hoosier
Ecologist Programs, plus evening activities. Ask for schedule at
the gatehouse, park office, or nature center.
PICNIC AREAS - Tables, grills, toilet facilities, playground
equipment, shelters, and play fields. Shelter reservations are
available.
SMELTING - April, May - Contact the park office for details.
CONCESSION & CAMPGROUND GROCERY - Open summer
months.
Wood, ice, picnic supplies and groceries available.
CAMPING -
equipped with modern facilities, electricity and dumping station
available.
Occupancy limited to two weeks. Some reservations available
Memorial
Day to Labor Day. Phone or write park office for information ,
rates
and reservations.
YOUTH TENT CAMPING - For organized youth groups under adult
supervision
in designated areas. Advance reservations required. Phone
or
write park office for information, rates and
For information on Park
activities please visit our web site at www.duneland.com
or
for more
details about the State Park facilities please visit their web
site.
Park
Property Map Indiana
Dunes State Park.
Save the Dunes Council
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