• 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.

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...