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About Central Avenue Walk-in Sites
Number of accommodations: 5
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
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- Restrooms
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
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- Parking
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (95)
What Guests Are Saying
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites offer a beautiful and secluded experience close to Lake Michigan, with well-separated campsites that provide privacy. Many visitors appreciated the stunning beach proximity and enjoyed the rustic charm, despite some challenges like nearby noise from trains and city sounds. While the facilities, such as restrooms and trails, need improvement, those seeking a more primitive camping experience found it enjoyable, with opportunities for stunning sunrises and sunsets.
What Guests Are Saying
Central Avenue Walk-in Sites offer a beautiful and secluded experience close to Lake Michigan, with well-separated campsites that provide privacy. Many visitors appreciated the stunning beach proximity and enjoyed the rustic charm, despite some challenges like nearby noise from trains and city sounds. While the facilities, such as restrooms and trails, need improvement, those seeking a more primitive camping experience found it enjoyable, with opportunities for stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Review Summary
Sara D
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 2, Loop: Central Area
Beautiful site. Unfortunately when we left our wood near the trail as we were walking our other items in, 4 bundles of firewood got stolen.
It was unfortunate as we didnt have a car where we could easily go replace it.
Carson B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 2, Loop: Central Area
Nice, easy to walk into sites. You could hear the nearby train/amtrack, which was a little noisy but not bad. The nearby beach was gorgeous. It would be nice however, if they picked up all the loose trash that is around the dumpster. It must fall out when the garbage truck comes, and then no one cleans it up.
Carson B
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 2, Loop: Central Area
Nice, easy to walk into sites. You could hear the nearby train/amtrack, which was a little noisy but not bad. The nearby beach was gorgeous. It would be nice however, if they picked up all the loose trash that is around the dumpster. It must fall out when the garbage truck comes, and then no one cleans it up.
Dylan S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 3, Loop: Central Area
Arrived and walked out to site and was a ten alive by bugs. Decided it was not worth taking all our gear out to be bitten alive. Path was seamed very rundown and looked abandoned. Stayed at a local hotel.
Dylan S
VerifiedSeptember 3, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 3, Loop: Central Area
Arrived and walked out to site and was a ten alive by bugs. Decided it was not worth taking all our gear out to be bitten alive. Path was seamed very rundown and looked abandoned. Stayed at a local hotel.
Muhammad I
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 3, Loop: Central Area
As rustic as it gets.
Muhammad I
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 3, Loop: Central Area
As rustic as it gets.
Alexandria S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 4, Loop: Central Area
I would highly recommend that you go and watch the sunset/sunrise along the beach that is not too far away from the campsite. This was a nice site to stay at.
Alexandria S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 4, Loop: Central Area
I would highly recommend that you go and watch the sunset/sunrise along the beach that is not too far away from the campsite. This was a nice site to stay at.
Taylor R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 4, Loop: Central Area
The location in proximity to Lake Michigan is excellent. It was great to be able to wake up, walk to the lake, and jump in. The campsite is more primitive than the listing makes it seem. I had trouble finding the trail to the campsites as the sign was literally tucked away in a bush - it seems that could be intentional as there is a lot of foot traffic nearby from day visitors. To find the campsites, you walk directly to the right of the campsite parking spots when facing the lake. It was interesting being so close to the city and dealing with the potential dangers that come with city living, like worrying about theft and having to fight off raccoons that are used to accessing human food (seriously). The restrooms were not in working order although that was not communicated before my arrival. A sign on the building door said the restrooms were closed for the season, which I thought was unusual for mid-August. There were 3 port-a-potties though and those were decently clean, they're just a small hike away from the campsites. This campsite is excellent if you come into in expecting few resources. There is no potable water. The gnats were awful and like dive bombing into eyeballs, but if you have a bug net to put over your head, you'll be fine. I enjoyed staying here, but if you're looking for a cushy campsite to relax with the family, this may not be the one for you.
Location Central Avenue Walk-in Sites
Address:
Golf Wood Road
Beverly Shores, IN, 46360
United States
The Central Ave Beach Parking Lot is one mile (1.6 km) north of the intersection of Central Avenue and U.S. Highway 12 in the Town of Pines. NOTE: It is not possible to drive directly to the campsites. Each campsite is a walk of between .1 and .6 miles from the Central Avenue Beach Parking Lot, including a large hill with uneven terrain to get to each site.
The campground is located approximately 1 mile from U.S. Highway 12, which provides access to the area.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.7018 / -86.9478
Elevation: 188 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Site capacity
- Maximum of 8 people allowed per site.
Accessibility
- Campsites require walking from the parking area, with varying distances.
Vehicles & parking
- Limit of 2 vehicles per site, parking in designated lot required.
Safety & rules
- All trash must be packed out; no trash disposal on site.
- Maximum stay of 14 days within any 30-day period.
- Quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM; noise should be minimized during this time.
- Valuables should not be left visible in vehicles to avoid theft.
Fires & fuel
- Firewood must be brought in; collection from woods is prohibited.
Fees & deposits
- Entrance pass or receipt required for all visitors; federal passes accepted.
Site types & loops
- Tents must be set up in the designated open areas of the site.
Pets
- Pets must be leashed and attended at all times when outside tents.
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Last updated: June 13, 2026
