Camping at Indiana Dunes State Park
Our largest campground is in the Indiana Dunes State Park, and it has everything you need for comfortable camping.
There are 140 campsites ready to go with electrical hookups
. Water hookup is provided at specific locations.
Can you backcountry camp at Indiana Dunes?
About Indiana Dunes National Park Dispersed Camping
The Dyrt provides you with a diverse selection of places to camp, from
dispersed backcountry camping
to boondocking, and everything in-between. You're sure to find the perfect dispersed campsite for your Indiana camping adventure.
Can you walk from Indiana Dunes campground to the beach?
The Beach is the Place to Be
While camping on the beach is not permitted outside of a designated campsite,
both the Indiana Dunes State Park campground and Dunewood Campground offer sites within walking distance of the beach and the shoreline
.
How much does it cost to camp at Indiana Dunes?
$25.00 per night
camping fee (expanded amenity fee). All 67 sites are reservable in advance at www.recreation.gov starting six months in before the check-in date.
How much does it cost to go camping in Indiana?
| Sun – Wed Thu – Sat | Full Hookup $30 $40 | Electric $23 $30 | Non-Electric $16 $19 | Primitive $12 $12 |
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Does Indiana Dunes State Park have full hookups?
Every site has full electrical hookups
, with modern restrooms and shower houses available to every camper.
Does dunewood campground have showers?
Just over a mile south of Lake Michigan, this campground has 67 reservable wooded sites near the South Shore Train's Beverly Shores Station.
Restrooms and showers are available
, but there is no electrical hookup.
Is dunewood campground open?
| Memorial Day May 30 Open 24 hours | Independence Day July 4 Open 24 hours | Holiday Date Hours |
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Is Indiana Dunes worth visiting?
It's worth paying a visit to the Indiana Dunes State Park for its three-dune challenge
: a 1.5-mile trail that takes you up the three highest peaks on the shoreline.
Is Indiana Dunes open to the public?
Open hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Due to COVID) Central Time
. The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 North State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304).
Can you drive on the Indiana Dunes?
The dunes are beautiful and
you can drive them
. If you don't a vehicle to drive on the dunes, there are several business that rent various vehicles to drive on them.
Is camping allowed in Indiana state parks?
Whether you live in the area, or are just passing through the Crossroads of America,
we welcome you to come camp, hike, fish and explore the great Indiana outdoors.
How much does it cost to camp at Brown County?
| Sun-Wed Thu-Sat | Electric Campsites $23 $30 | Horseman Electric Campsites $26 $33 | Non-Electric Campsites $16 $19 | Horseman Primitive Campsites $13 $13 |
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Are Indiana state parks free?
Indiana State Nature Passport
This program is
100% free
, but property entrance fees apply when you visit.
What time is check in at Indiana Dunes State Park campground?
Check in/out:
2:00 p.m.
Sundays and designated holidays check in/out is 5:00 p.m.
Are dogs allowed at Indiana Dunes?
Pets are permitted everywhere except for the lifeguard swim area
, which is maintained from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend. Glenwood Dunes Trail System.
