Place

Dunbar Beach

The sun sets along the lake. A range colors from golds to blue fill the sky.
Sunset at Dunbar Beach

NPS Photo / Jeff Manuszak

Quick Facts
Location:
Beverly Shores, IN

Baby Changing Station, Beach/Water Access, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Restroom, Restroom - Seasonal, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trash/Litter Receptacles

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

  • Hours – Open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  • Facilities – Seasonal restrooms and potable water.
  • Pets – Permitted on a leash (6' or shorter).
  • Prohibited – Glass and fires on the beach, littering.
  • Prohibited – Removing plants, rocks, shells, and fossils.
  • Parking lot is paved and can fill up quickly on summer weekends.
  • Parking lot is the site of a former homesite.
  • There is a picnic table at the parking lot.
Safety
  • Please stay on the trail and respect closed area signs. Going off trail damages fragile habitat.
  • Ticks are present year-round. Take precautionary measures to prevent bites.
  • Poison ivy can be present on the edges of the parking lot and on the trails to the beach.
  • In case of an emergency or to report a crime, call 1-800-PARK-TIP.
Accessibility
  • The picnic table and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The beach is not wheelchair accessible. There is a very good view of Lake Michigan from the parking lot.

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 (no permit required).

Nearby Beaches

Indiana Dunes National Park

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Last updated: October 10, 2024