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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
West Beach
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Park Facility
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Trail Map
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041.36.51N |
087.13.17W |
N County Line Road, Portage, 46368 |
Visitor Activities:
- Swim in the cool waters of Lake Michigan. Lifeguards are on duty in the summer.
- Hike through the dunes on the many marked trails.
- Fish in nearby Long Lake.
- Bird watch along the shoreline or marked trails.
Facilities:
- Area open, 7 a.m. until dusk, daily, except from Memorial Day through Labor Day, when area is open, 9 a.m. to dusk, daily
- Walk-in traffic, 6 a.m. until sunset, daily
- Fee charged only in summer
- Year-round restroom facilities
- 300-vehicle parking lot including bus & RV parking spaces
- Information board listing current park activities
- Bath house with showers and lockers (will open on May 22 for the season)
Fun Facts:
- Southern most tip of Lake Michigan
- Research area for universities
Driving Directions:
- Starting at U.S. 80/94, go north on U.S. 51/Ripley Street 1 mile.
- Turn right (east) on Melton Road/U.S. 20 go 0.9 mile.
- Turn left (north) on County Line Road and go 1 2/10 mile.
- Turn right (east) into the entrance to West Beach and follow road to parking area.
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On November 29, 2006, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, dedicated the new Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center. The facility is be shared with the Porter County Visitor Convention, Recreation, and Visitor Commission.
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Last Updated: January 10, 2011 at 13:04 MST |
