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Michigan Lake beach with green grassy dunes in the background, under a blue sky.

Central Avenue Beach at low water levels, spring 2006.

Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park

Sunset on Lake Michigan

Mnoké Prairie

Porter Beach Access Point

Central Beach

Sunset at Lake View

Peace on Lake Michigan

Physical Address:

1215 IN-49

Porter, IN 46304

Mailing Address:

1100 North Mineral Springs Road

Porter, IN 46304

contact-details

Phone Number: 2193951882 Voice

Email Address: indu_communications@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Motorcycle: $20.00

7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Motorcycle Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase)

Entrance - Private Vehicle: $25.00

7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Family-Size Vehicle Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase).

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

7-Day Per Person Entrance Fee (Organized, non-commercial groups) Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, boat, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan: $25.00

Entry for commercial sedans with 6 or less people. Cost is $25.00 plus $15 per person (not to exceed next highest rate).

Commercial Entrance - Van: $40.00

Commercial Tour Fee - Van (7-15 persons) - $40.00 Entry for commercial vans with 7-15 people.

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus: $40.00

Commercial Tour Fee - Mini Bus (16-25 persons) - $40.00 Entry for commercial mini bus with 16-25 people.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach: $100.00

Commercial Tour Fee - Motor Coach (26+ persons) - $100.00 Entry for commercial motor coaches with 26+ persons.

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park: $45.00

Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass This pass provides entry for the pass owner(s) and passengers in a family-sized vehicle. This pass only works at the Indiana Dunes National Park and is not accepted at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Passes can be purchased from the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, the Paul H. Douglas Center, seasonally at the West Beach kiosk, or online at recreation.gov.

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 15,000 acres.

park designation:National Park

Directions:

Visitors can access the national park via Interstate 94, the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90), U.S. Highway 12, U.S. Highway 20, Indiana State Road 49, and various other local roads. The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304). For a driving map to the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center or other locations, check out our maps page.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Indiana Dunes National Park general areas

The general areas of the park are open year-round. Please check individual areas for specific hours of operation.

West Beach

West Beach hours of operation

Weather Information:

On average, the warmest month is July and the highest recorded temperature was 105F in 1934. The coolest month is January, with the lowest recorded temperature of -25F in 1985. June sees the most precipitation with an average rainfall of 4.66 Inches.