Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic, and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County and includes more than …

Indiana Dunes State Park features a wide variety of habitats, including beach, sand dunes, black oak forest, wooded wetlands, and a button-bush marsh. Together, these areas contain some …

at Indiana Dunes State Park Mailing address 1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, IN 46304 Phone 219-926-1390 Hours April through October Daily 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. CT November through March …

Passes are valid at Indiana Dunes State Park, but not Indiana Dunes National Park. Passes may not be used at Indiana State Historic Sites or the Indiana State Museum.

At this time, days of operation and open hours may have changed temporarily. Please call ahead for specific dates and times when the nature center is open to the public. 1600 North 25 E. …

Jan 1, 2025 · This year, at the Indiana Dunes State Park, we invite you to strap on your hiking boots to start the trek at the park's City West Shelter. The route is a 2 mile-long moderate loop …

Mar 1, 2025 · They are open to the public after paying the park entrance fee. ($7 in-state & $12 out-of-state) All our Interpretive programs are listed in Central Time. The Nature Center's …

May 18, 2025 · Start your morning off with an assortment of birds who visit our Nature Center's bird feeders as a part of the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival. Visitors are welcome to join the …

This year, at the Indiana Dunes State Park, we invite you to strap on your hiking boots to start the trek at the park’s City West Shelter. The route is a 2-mile moderate loop along the beach and …

Jun 29, 2025 · From the Nature Center, come along for a 1.5 mile flat walk to the beach and back describing one of Lake Michigan's shipwreck stories that is now an underwater nature …