• Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

    Indiana Dunes

    National Lakeshore Indiana

  • Temporary Closure at Kemil parking lot

    Kemil parking lot is temporarily closed due to construction on East State Park Road and is expected to open on May 28, 2012.

Sand and Solitude

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national lakeshore's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you.  Hikers will enjoy 45 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers, and peaceful forests.

Features

  • Visitor Center

    Visitor Center - A Great Place To Start

    The Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center is a great place to start your adventure at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.

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  • Park Prescription Program

    Healthy Parks Healthy People

    Imagine getting a written prescription to take a walk, bicycle, or kayak in a national park. That's exactly what a "park prescription" is.

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  • Family Picnic

    Hidden Dunes

    Discover all that Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore has to offer. Use these pages to choose your activities and help plan your visit.

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  • Ranger With Children

    Junior Ranger Program

    Stop by the park’s visitor center and ask a ranger to help you select the junior ranger program that best fits your visit.

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  • Lifeguards At West Beach

    Summer Safety

    Entering Lake Michigan is a lot different than splashing in your local pool: it’s serious business! Don’t let your visit end in tragedy.

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  • Parking

    Parking

    Smaller parking lots fill quickly during the summer months.

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Did You Know?

picture of a 2 story red brick farm house

Chellberg Farm is the site of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore's annual Maple Sugar Time Festival held the first two weekends of March. More...