Place

Lake View Beach

View of Lake Michigan beach at sunset with a hazy red sun on the horizon with a blue cloudy sky
Lake View Beach at sunset

Joseph Gruzalski

Quick Facts
Location:
Beverly Shores, IN

Baby Changing Station, Beach/Water Access, Benches/Seating, Grill, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Picnic Shelter/Pavilion, Picnic Table, Restroom, Restroom - Seasonal, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Toilet - Flush, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Attention: Temporary Closure

The picnic area, restrooms, and a portion of the parking lot at Lake View Beach are closed as contractors work on an improvement project, which includes the installation of a concrete ramp to increase access.

The closure will remain in effect through May 15, 2024, or until further notice.

Getting There


Lake View Beach Parking Lot
1/8 mile west of the intersection of Lake Front Drive and Broadway Street, Beverly Shores, IN 46301.
Do NOT park in the Town of Beverly Shores' beach parking lot, which is located just to the east of the Lake View lot. You will get ticketed. The town is very strict.

GPS Coordinates
41.686222, -86.996077 (Decimal Degrees).

Need to Know

  • Hours – Open daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
  • Covered picnic shelters with great views of Lake Michigan.
  • First come, first served. No advance reservations.
  • Facilities – Year-round 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.
  • Cooking fires are permitted at the picnic shelters in the provided grills or an approved carry-in grill. An approved grill is a non-combustible container with an enclosed bottom and enclosed sides with a minimum depth of 2 inches. Charcoal must be cooled and safely disposed of in a non-combustible container or removed from the area.
  • Parking lot is paved and has 40 spots and can fill up quickly on summer weekends.
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 picnic area 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 shelters and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. The beach is not wheelchair accessible. There is a very good view of Lake Michigan from the parking lot and picnic shelters.

Visitor Activities

  • Picnicking.
  • 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 1/3 mile to the west 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 16, 2023