Dunbar Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Getting There

Dunbar Beach Parking Lot

Intersection of Dunbar Avenue and Lake Front Drive, Beverly Shores, IN 46301.

GPS Coordinates
41.683551, -87.002856 (Decimal Degrees).

Need to Know

• Open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
• Free (no access fee).
• The removal of rocks, shells, and fossils is strictly prohibited.
• Pets are permitted on a leash (6' or shorter).
• Alcohol is permitted when used responsibly.
• Glass containers are prohibited on all beaches.
• Seasonal restrooms and potable water from early April through mid-November.
• Parking lot has 26 spots and will fill up quickly on summer weekends.
• Parking lot is the site of a former homesite.

Visitor Activities

• Swimming. No lifeguards. Swim at your own risk; rip currents and waves can make swimming hazardous.
• Walk past five historic homes from the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair, which are located just to the east along Lake Front Drive.
• Smelt fishing in the spring (permit required).

Nearby Beaches

• Lake View Beach
• Kemil Beach
• Central Avenue Beach