Where are the entrance gates to Indiana Dunes National Park?

There are 2 entrance gates into Indiana Dunes National Park: Indiana Dunes Visitor Center (Visitor center) and Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education (Visitor center). We are showing them on the map.

Is there an entrance fee for {destination}?

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Do I need a permit to camp in {destination}?

Permit requirements vary by campground within {destination}. Some sites are first-come, first-served while others require advance reservations through Recreation.gov. We recommend booking early, especially for summer visits.

What wildlife should I be aware of at {destination}?

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Top Campgrounds & RV Parks near Indiana Dunes National

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Top Campgrounds near Indiana Dunes National Park

26 campgrounds 71 available sites

Campgrounds inside Indiana Dunes National Park

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Dunewood Campground

Beverly Shores, IN · 3.8 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

4.4 (1367 reviews)

Indiana Dunes National Park spans 15 mi along Lake Michigan and features 16,000 acres of diverse landscapes. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, kite flying, and hiking on 50 mi of trails through dunes, wetlands, prairies, rivers, and forests. The pa...

RV sites: 53
Tent sites: 66

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Parking
Pet friendly
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Closed for Season

Central Avenue Walk-in Sites

Beverly Shores, IN · 6.4 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

3.5 (118 reviews)

Indiana Dunes National Park spans 15 mi along Lake Michigan's southern shore, featuring 16,000 acres of diverse landscapes. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching, kite flying, and hiking on 50 mi of trails through dunes, wetlands, prairies, rivers, and ...

Tent sites: 5

Picnic Table
Parking
Pet friendly
Restrooms

Campgrounds near Indiana Dunes National Park

Michigan City Campground

Michigan City, IN · 8.4 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

5.0 (5 reviews)

Closed for Season

Lakeside RV Resort

New Carlisle, IN · 26.9 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

3.6 (5 reviews)

Beach Access
Pet friendly
Restrooms
Restaurant

Mini Mountain Campground

New Carlisle, IN · 28.8 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

4.0 (5 reviews)

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Emerald Trails Campground

Crete, IL · 30.7 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

4.4 (5 reviews)

Restrooms
Showers
Laundry
Dump station on site

Weko Beach Campground

Bridgman, MI · 31.4 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

3.0 (5 reviews)

Beach Access
Showers
Boat Ramp / Launch
Dump station on site

Mustang Sally's Park

South Bend, IN · 36.3 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

5.0 (5 reviews)

Restrooms
Playground
Volleyball Court

Love's RV Stop-Demotte IN 394

De Motte, IN · 36.8 mi from Indiana Dunes National Park

3.8 (5 reviews)

Love's RV Hookup in Demotte, IN, located off I-65 at Exit 230, offers RV travelers a safe and clean stop with modern amenities, including 30-amp and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer hookups, Wi-Fi, and recreational facilities. Guests enjoy...