What does it cost to visit Indiana Dunes State Park?

Entry to Indiana Dunes State Park: Entrance $7 IN plates / $15 out-of-state (exceptions at some parks). Hours: Open daily.

Does Indiana Dunes State Park have RV hookups?

Yes, Indiana Dunes State Park has electric hookups.

What facilities are at Indiana Dunes State Park?

Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.

Are dogs allowed at Indiana Dunes State Park?

No, dogs are not allowed at Indiana Dunes State Park.

Can I swim at Indiana Dunes State Park?

Yes, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Lake is open to swimming at Indiana Dunes State Park.

State park

Indiana Dunes State Park

140 campsites. Day-use fee: Entrance $7 IN plates / $15 out-of-state (exceptions at some parks). Hours: Open daily. Indiana Dunes State Park is a state park in Porter County, Indiana.

Indiana Dunes State Park map

Indiana Dunes State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Indiana Dunes State Park has 140 developed campsites in 1 campground.
: Entry to Indiana Dunes State Park: Entrance $7 IN plates / $15 out-of-state (exceptions at some parks). Hours: Open daily.
: Yes, Indiana Dunes State Park has electric hookups.
: Drinking water available. Electric hookups available. Showers available. Flush restrooms.
: No, dogs are not allowed at Indiana Dunes State Park.
: Yes, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Lake is open to swimming at Indiana Dunes State Park.

Before you go

Drinking water available
Electric hookups available
Showers available
Flush restrooms

Camping at Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park has 140 developed campsites in 1 campground.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Historic site Visitor center Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
Overlook Scenic overlook Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and the Lake

Public lands next to Indiana Dunes State Park

National Park Service unitIndiana Dunes State Park borders Indiana Dunes National Park.

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

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