Indiana Dunes State Park Campground
Indiana State Park
Write a Review 1600 N. 25 E. Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-1952 Reservations: 800-456-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.6565, -87.058
Overview of Indiana Dunes State Park Campground
For Indiana Dunes, the in-state vehicle entrance fee is $7 and out-of-state is $12 per vehicle. For pedestrians, bicycles, buses and passenger vans, the entrance fee is $2 per person. When staying overnight, you will be required to pay the entrance fee the first time you enter and your receipt will serve as your in/out pass the remainder of your stay. In-state annual entrance permits (AEPs) are $50. Out-of-state annual entrance permits are $70. Golden Hoosier permits are $25.
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by LaurenRitz on 10/10/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Class A)
Reported by TheBurts on 10/16/2020
Number of Sites 140
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 590 ft / 179 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 55 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Indiana Dunes State Park Campground 60 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/27/2024
“Very Organized State Park”
Reviewed 6/23/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 59 |
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We stayed at 4 different state parks across MI and IN during a 10 day trip. This was by far the most organized. They had numerous people directing traffic to keep things moving. They also give you a tag you need to turn in on your way out so that when if you pull in early, they ready know if your site is open. Great views from the beac... more
We stayed at 4 different state parks across MI and IN during a 10 day trip. This was by far the most organized. They had numerous people directing traffic to keep things moving. They also give you a tag you need to turn in on your way out so that when if you pull in early, they ready know if your site is open. Great views from the beach but it was one of the busier beaches we visited. Still a must stop.
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camper-808204 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Well-managed Park”
Reviewed 5/30/2023
| Nightly rate: | $30 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 95 |
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Really love the hiking opportunities and educational information right from the campground. The campsites don’t have much privacy and I imagine the campground is almost always full. I made our reservation 6 months ahead for the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, and got the last available site! The picnic tables are quite small, lik... more
Really love the hiking opportunities and educational information right from the campground. The campsites don’t have much privacy and I imagine the campground is almost always full. I made our reservation 6 months ahead for the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, and got the last available site! The picnic tables are quite small, likely built for 2 (especially if you’re using it for cooking). The bath house is nice, and pretty clean.
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TarBuckI would stay here again
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“Nice Campground Close To The Lake”
Reviewed 5/18/2023
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Really nice sites. Larger than your standard state park. Lots of hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty. Electric at site but no water. There are 2 water dispensers at the entrance. We had a primo site but bet during the summer, especially the weekends, it would be a different story. Next to the playground but there is shrubb... more
Really nice sites. Larger than your standard state park. Lots of hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty. Electric at site but no water. There are 2 water dispensers at the entrance. We had a primo site but bet during the summer, especially the weekends, it would be a different story. Next to the playground but there is shrubbery so you aren’t staring at it. The raccoons are obviously fed by campers. We had one walk right into the site in the middle of the afternoon. We shooed it away but the neighbor fed it. One con… we have dogs and put out fencing around the steps to the rv so they can have free run. We looked at their site when booking and saw nothing about it. Got a knock on the door at 8pm saying they were not allowed and had to come down. Apparently it’s on the Indiana State Park site but not individual campground sites.
camper-646015 would stay here again
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“Quiet ”
Reviewed 5/5/2023
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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Quiet and mostly level wooded spots. 2 loops and shower house for each loop. Cleanliness of the shower and restrooms was slightly disappointing.
We were there for an overnight, but there are a lot of hikes walks and the beach.
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Chris Angel would stay here again
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“Great Sites, Easy Access To The Dune Trails! ”
Reviewed 10/14/2022
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 64 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
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An outstanding campground all the way around! Sites were concrete and extremely level. Plenty of space to spread out with a nice firepit and picnic table. Electric sites only bud washrooms easily accessible from everywhere in the campground. Washrooms and showers were nice and large. And trails leading to the dunes right from the cam... more
An outstanding campground all the way around! Sites were concrete and extremely level. Plenty of space to spread out with a nice firepit and picnic table. Electric sites only bud washrooms easily accessible from everywhere in the campground. Washrooms and showers were nice and large. And trails leading to the dunes right from the camping areas! Can’t wait to go back next spring!
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jfergus7 would stay here again
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“Unique Landscape ”
Reviewed 9/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 60 |
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If you are not a local, this CG offers some surrounds which may be new for you. The hikes to the beach and dunes are memorable - interesting terra and flora. The lake seems more like a sea! No swimming on day here, 9/7/22. Likely due to forceful tides and undertow. Perfect weather here in early September.
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camper-719823 would stay here again
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“Great campground, beaches and trails. ”
Reviewed 8/27/2022
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 110 |
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This park is very popular so expect it to be at capacity. The sites have nice level concrete pads as well as an additional paved parking area. This sites are good sized and spaced apart fairly well. They do tack on a $12 fee for getting into the park in addition to the camping fee. All the sites have electric only that I saw. There are... more
This park is very popular so expect it to be at capacity. The sites have nice level concrete pads as well as an additional paved parking area. This sites are good sized and spaced apart fairly well. They do tack on a $12 fee for getting into the park in addition to the camping fee. All the sites have electric only that I saw. There are many trails to the dunes available right at the campground. It’s a pretty long walk/hike to the beach but a short drive.
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BruH would stay here again
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“Great park, beaches and hikes. ”
Reviewed 8/26/2022
| Nightly rate: | $31 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 114 |
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This is the best place to camp for access to the Indiana Dunes trails and beaches. The sites have concrete pads for the campers and additional paved area for any vehicles. They are pretty well spread out. The main restroom building was kept clean. They do charge an additional $12 entry fee on top of your camping fee. The sites have ele... more
This is the best place to camp for access to the Indiana Dunes trails and beaches. The sites have concrete pads for the campers and additional paved area for any vehicles. They are pretty well spread out. The main restroom building was kept clean. They do charge an additional $12 entry fee on top of your camping fee. The sites have electricity. The campground was nearly full so expect lots of kids running around. It was plenty quiet at night.
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BruH would stay here again
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“Bustling electric only campground with poor Verizon data experience in mid summer”
Reviewed 8/4/2022
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 92 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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This campground is bustling with families and is full-up every night during the summer. Sites are closer than you may be used to for many state parks, but they aren't uncomfortably close. Lots of tree cover and around a 1/2mile walk to the beach. Lots of sandy trails connect to the campground. Site 92 was tucked in the back of the c... more
This campground is bustling with families and is full-up every night during the summer. Sites are closer than you may be used to for many state parks, but they aren't uncomfortably close. Lots of tree cover and around a 1/2mile walk to the beach. Lots of sandy trails connect to the campground.
Site 92 was tucked in the back of the campground and abutted a treelined park road. 30/50A electric, with threaded water-fill stations available on your way into or out of the park. Dump station available outside the campground guard station, but after the State Park guard station.
While we had 2-4 bars of Verizon 5G or LTE service here, the towers were incredibly overloaded and the data service was unusable except early in the morning. Starlink was difficult due to tree cover. AT&T was unusable.
We had to leave early due to work constraints requiring data service, but this park is very nice for a vacation!
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Liz & Jake would stay here again
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“Lots to See and Do”
Reviewed 7/6/2022
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Travel Trailer) |
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We’ve always had great experiences staying at state parks. They are well-maintained and managed by happy employees. Indiana Dunes State Park is no exception. The park features lots of greenery. The restrooms were cleaned regularly, although by the end of the day they were a little rough after so many sandy visitors. The employees we... more
We’ve always had great experiences staying at state parks. They are well-maintained and managed by happy employees. Indiana Dunes State Park is no exception.
The park features lots of greenery. The restrooms were cleaned regularly, although by the end of the day they were a little rough after so many sandy visitors. The employees were out daily maintaining the grounds. As an aside, remember to secure your trash before going to bed! Raccoons frequent the park.
We never had to unhook our truck during the five days. We were able to bike everywhere, including into town. The people working at the Pavilion were super friendly! We enjoyed having a drink at the rooftop bar overlooking Lake Michigan. Be sure to hike the 3-dunes challenge and visit the nature center!
This is a great park. We will be back.
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kskitz would stay here again
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A Weekend at Indiana Dunes State Park – On Nowhere Road
Beautiful view of Lake Michigan from atop the dune We used to tent camp a lot and enjoyed staying in state parks as often as possible. They’re in beautiful locations and offer lots of opportunities...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- general store
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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