Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) 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 16,000 acres
Plan Your Visit - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Follow these links to help you shape your visit to the splendor of the dunes Basic Information – Lists operating hours, fees, passes, permits, reservations, weather, pet restrictions and services Directions Transportation – Offers directions from surrounding areas
Things To Do - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Enjoy the outdoors year-round at Indiana Dunes National Park From swimming and sunbathing in the summer to cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, each season offers visitors the chance to experience this unique park
Hiking - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Discover much more than just sand dunes as you hike through 15 distinct trail systems covering more than 50 miles of trails A wide variety of hiking trails traverse the various habitats and cultural history of Indiana Dunes National Park
Basic Information - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park . . . Beyond the sandy beaches, explore rugged dunes, quiet forests and tranquil wetlands along 50 miles of hiking trails World-class birding and over 1,100 native plant species makes this 15,000 acre park among the most biologically rich in the nation
Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) - NPS Follow these links to help you shape your visit to the splendor of the dunes Basic Information – Lists operating hours, fees, passes, permits, reservations, weather, pet restrictions and services Directions Transportation – Offers directions from surrounding areas
Nature - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) The park is comprised of over 15,000 acres of dunes, oak savannas, swamps, bogs, marshes, prairies, rivers, and forests It contains 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline spanning the distance from Gary to Michigan City
Fees Passes - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park Service) 7-Day entrance passes, Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass, and Interagency Passes can be purchased from the following locations: Indiana Dunes Visitor Center - 1215 N State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304; West Beach Kiosk (seasonally) - 376 N County Line Road, Gary, IN 46403; Recreation gov
West Beach Trails - Indiana Dunes National Park (U. S. National Park . . . Difficulty – Easy to moderate with some steep grades on the Dunes Succession (270+ stairs) and Long Lake loops Trail Surface – Packed dirt with some sections of loose sand Be aware, trail conditions can change quickly due to high lake levels and storms