Visitor Activities:

• Bird along the dike and trail
• Walk up a steep dune on a designated trail
• Hike two miles to the beach
• Anchor your boat near the shore and picnic on the beach

Facilities:

• Area open, 7 a.m. to dusk, daily
• Parking for cars in a north lot near the Dune Acres guard shack, and a south lot by Mineral Springs Road & Highway 12
• Porta-potty
• Information board listing current park activities

Fun Facts:

• This is where Henry Cowles conducted his historical plant studies.

• Excellent site for birding

Driving Directions:

1. Starting at I-94 and Indiana 49, go north about 3 miles to U.S. Highway 12. 
2. Take the U.S. Highway 12 exit (exit is on left).
3. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 12 / Dunes Highway.
4. Take U.S. Highway 12 two miles until you reach Mineral Springs Road.
5. Turn right onto Mineral Springs Road; Cowles Bog parking area will be on your left (west).