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: $40
Reported by Summertime RV Rovers on 1/13/2024
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 55 people have reviewed this location.
“Destination for hikers and beach-goers”
Reviewed 6/10/2016
Nightly rate: | $28 |
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Days stayed: | 6 |
Site Number: | 94 |
I loved that our site felt out a little more tucked away than the others, though the downside was that we had a walking path right behind us and quite often people didn't stick to the path and would walk through our site. We didn't do any of the dune hikes, but did enjoy a walk through the swamp and took twice daily strolls through ... more
I loved that our site felt out a little more tucked away than the others, though the downside was that we had a walking path right behind us and quite often people didn't stick to the path and would walk through our site.
We didn't do any of the dune hikes, but did enjoy a walk through the swamp and took twice daily strolls through the campground, down the boardwalk to the beach.
The showers were decent. There were individual stalls with doors, a bench and a separator wall instead of a shower curtain (bonus). Water pressure was good, and the water temperature was somewhere between very warm and almost hot.
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Aluminarium would stay here again
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Reviewed 10/22/2015
Days stayed: | 4 |
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Not a lot to do in the area, campground itself is good, nice bathrooms, spacious sites.The views on the beach are yucky, if you look west you see a refinery, if you look east its a nuclear power plant. Nearest town has a casino and a outlet mall, but the town is run down and sort of sad.
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“Second Stay - Great Park!”
Reviewed 5/21/2015
Nightly rate: | $19 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 104 |
The dunes are simply amazing, and how fun to walk the shores of Lake Michigan with a view of Chicago on a clear day. The sites in the campground themselves are mostly well spaced, but there is little visual privacy between them. We enjoy the sites that back up to the dunes the best. Some much more level than others. Great hikin... more
The dunes are simply amazing, and how fun to walk the shores of Lake Michigan with a view of Chicago on a clear day.
The sites in the campground themselves are mostly well spaced, but there is little visual privacy between them. We enjoy the sites that back up to the dunes the best. Some much more level than others.
Great hiking access right from the campground, some nice easy flat trails and some very challenging trails that take you over and through the dunes.
Be aware that the state of Indiana had a price increase in mid-May. This campground now costs $23/night, and the one-time per stay entrance fee is $12 for out of state folks (the website is very confusing as it says the fee is per day per vehicle - not true for campers.)
Technomadia would stay here again
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“Good hiking, but had lots of ticks one year!”
Reviewed 5/7/2015
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 7 |
Site Number: | 49 |
RV Length: | 27' |
Some of the sites are farther apart than others. Overall, its kept pretty clean, but can get quite busy during the weekend. When I was there in May, it got pretty busy during the weekend but I am usually out doing things so it doesn't bother me as much. There is some great hiking from the campground or my favorite with Q is Cowles Bo... more
Some of the sites are farther apart than others. Overall, its kept pretty clean, but can get quite busy during the weekend. When I was there in May, it got pretty busy during the weekend but I am usually out doing things so it doesn't bother me as much. There is some great hiking from the campground or my favorite with Q is Cowles Bog Trail accessed from Mineral Springs Road nearby. This loop trail goes to the beach and loops back around to the parking area. If you do bring your dog/cat, beware in the late Spring/early Summer months, there may be a lot of ticks. May would have been when they were just hatching, there may be less of them in the later summer months. I still love this place if even for the dune hiking.
Chicago is a doable day trip and the South Shore train line station is not far away. This would take you straight into the loop area.
Jen and Mace Man Fancy Pants would stay here again
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“Fascinating refuge and park along the shores of Lake Michigan. ”
Reviewed 4/8/2015
Days stayed: | 1 |
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RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
If you're traveling through the Chicago area this park is a nice option to spend a night or two. This was an interesting park because of it's location. It is situated in the middle of industrial northern Indiana; there appears to be a steel mill to the west and a power plant to the east. Both facilities are visible from the beach. Neve... more
If you're traveling through the Chicago area this park is a nice option to spend a night or two. This was an interesting park because of it's location. It is situated in the middle of industrial northern Indiana; there appears to be a steel mill to the west and a power plant to the east. Both facilities are visible from the beach. Never the less the dunes along the lakeshore make a nice little hike. While not very scenic itself, the campground is clean and surprisingly quiet.
Mike S 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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