Indiana Dunes National Park

42 reviews

+1 (219) 395-1882

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Dune Succession Trail | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie

Winter scene in Miller Woods Beach, the western most beach in the national park. Park in Lake Street Beach parking

Fall view of the Calumet Lagoon in Miller Woods, this trail leads to Miller Woods Beach from the Douglas Nature Center

1100 N Mineral Springs Rd

Chesterton, IN 46304

+1 (219) 395-1882

https://www.nps.gov

Discover the natural wonders of Indiana Dunes National Park, where Lake Michigan's powerful forces have sculpted a diverse landscape of sand dunes, woodlands, prairies, and wetlands. With over 50 miles of trails to explore, visitors can immerse themselves in the park's rich plant and bird diversity across its 15,000 acres.

From the annual Maple Sugar Time Festival to winter activities along the southern shore, Indiana Dunes offers a range of experiences for all seasons. Learn about the park's history, participate in the 1966 Hiking Challenge, or simply enjoy the beauty of the unique shelf ice formations while staying safe and informed about weather conditions.

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4.042 reviews

Margaret P.

10/21/2024

We made a quick stop to Indiana Dunes while we were in Chicago. We just barely scratched the surface but I did like that this felt different than other national parks. We did the 1-ish mile loop...

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Ryan M.

8/15/2024

OVERALL: IDNP is one of those NP that if you look one way its beautiful, and if you look the other all you see is industry. We spent almost 4 days here as a family. The layout is alot like...

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Katelyn M.

6/20/2024

We visited on a cooler day which helped a lot with the hot sand. I would recommend if you bring your furry friends, bringing little boots for while you are on the dunes unless you are in the...

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Helen H.

4/1/2024

The national park stretches along 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan. We started off at the Dunes Succession Trail- .9 mile with 270 stairs. It provided views of Lake Michigan and...

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Amanda G.

6/21/2023

I spent my birthday in Chicago. And since me and my husband are masochists we chose to drive from NJ. We left around 5pm and rolled into Indiana around 9am (mind your business). You have 2...

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