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Parking
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Restrooms
Fire Pit
About Central Avenue Walk-in Sites
Number of accommodations: 5
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
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- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Pets and Policies
- 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
Patricia L
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 5, Loop: Central Area
Don't be fooled by the maps - these sites are located on a cliff and do not have access to the beach. They're very basic primitive sites in the forest with no views or amenities. The beach nearby was beautiful (just avert your eyes from the power plant to the east), and there was abundant peace and quiet. And clever raccoons that want your food that can provide entertainment at dusk.
We stayed in site #5, which was a solid fifteen minute walk from the car. Not a walk you want to do multiple times, so this is almost like a mini backpacking site.
Caitlin P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 5, Loop: Central Area
BEWARE THE RACCOONS. But also... such a fun campsite. Minus the bugs. And the heat. But really, it was great.
Caitlin P
VerifiedJuly 1, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 5, Loop: Central Area
BEWARE THE RACCOONS. But also... such a fun campsite. Minus the bugs. And the heat. But really, it was great.
Megan A
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 3, Loop: Central Area
Campsite 3 was more of a walk in than I expected. Less than a 1/2 mile but probably not by much. The site itself was cleared with a nice table and fire pit. A few places to put a tent.
Megan A
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 3, Loop: Central Area
Campsite 3 was more of a walk in than I expected. Less than a 1/2 mile but probably not by much. The site itself was cleared with a nice table and fire pit. A few places to put a tent.
Caitlin P
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 4, Loop: Central Area
Beware the confident raccoons! They are bold! I love these sites. Quite a hike to bring all your gear in, but so peaceful. You can hear the waves off the lake.
Laura B
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 2, Loop: Central Area
There are NO reserved parks for people with walk-in campsites. When we arrived, the parking lot was full.
Caitlin P
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 4, Loop: Central Area
Beware the confident raccoons! They are bold! I love these sites. Quite a hike to bring all your gear in, but so peaceful. You can hear the waves off the lake.
Laura B
VerifiedJune 28, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 2, Loop: Central Area
There are NO reserved parks for people with walk-in campsites. When we arrived, the parking lot was full.
Lani H
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: Central 4, Loop: Central Area
Other people in the area using walk-in sites were screaming and carrying on well after midnight and not honoring the quiet hours. We chose the walk-in sites to avoid the noise of domestic drama and fighting. No rangers or park workers were seen the entire weekend.
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
