State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes National Park · Chesterton, IN
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- Indiana Dunes National Park — official page
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- Address:Chesterton, IN
About
Indiana Dunes is a beautiful, historic, and unique Hoosier landscape. It is located at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County and has a beautiful beach on the lake's southern shore. The Indiana dunes area was fought to have it preserved by scientists, recreationists, and nature enthusiasts. The state park was established because of the large sand dunes, which have taken thousands of years to form. The park has a wide range of habitats and plant species. habitats provide homes for many types of plants and animals. The lake has a habitat for many aquatic species and a constantly changing fishery.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Indiana Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes Trail 8 and 7 Loop
Indiana
2.0 mi387 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Great Marsh Trail
Indiana
Difficulty: Easy

Bailly Cemetary Trail
Indiana
0.5 mi39 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Pinhook Bog Upland Trail
Indiana
2.1 mi272 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Hoosier Prairie Nature Preserve
Indiana
0.8 mi92 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Johnson's Hill to Trail 8 to Trail 9 and Trail 10 Loop
Indiana
5.3 mi787 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes Trail 8 to Trail 4 Loop
Indiana
1.8 mi367 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Indiana Dunes Trail 10 and Trail 2 Loop
Indiana
7.7 mi604 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Indiana Dunes Trail 9 and 10 Loop
Indiana
3.8 mi417 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Barnett Hill and Mount Morse Via Trail 9 and Trail 10 Loop
Indiana
6.0 mi604 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Indiana Dunes Nature Center Trail
Indiana
0.2 mi23 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Mount Jackson, Mount Holden, and Mount Tom Loop
Indiana
1.7 mi377 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Indiana hunting page
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