State Park
Indiana Dunes State Park
Indiana Dunes National Park · Chesterton, IN
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Managing agency
- 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
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Indiana Dunes National Park
Barnett Hill and Mount Morse Via Trail 9 and Trail 10 Loop
6 mi604 ftmoderate
Indiana Dunes Trail 8 and 7 Loop
2 mi387 fteasy
Bailly Cemetary Trail
0.5 mi39 fteasy
Dune Park Train Station to Dunewood Campground
6.1 mi436 fteasy
Trail 4 to Mount Tom
1.3 mi243 ftmoderate
Trail 2 to Trail 10 via Waverly Beach Loop
6 mi531 ftmoderate
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Indiana Dunes State Park
Trail
Indiana Dunes Trail 8 to Trail 4 Loop
Indiana
1.8 mi367 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Indiana Dunes Trail 10 and Trail 2 Loop
Indiana
7.7 mi604 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Indiana Dunes Trail 9 and 10 Loop
Indiana
3.8 mi417 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Barnett Hill and Mount Morse Via Trail 9 and Trail 10 Loop
Indiana
6.0 mi604 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Mount Jackson, Mount Holden, and Mount Tom Loop
Indiana
1.7 mi377 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Indiana Dunes Trail 9
Indiana
3.8 mi433 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Indiana hunting page
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