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Lake Michigan Beaches
Description
The Indiana Dunes National Park has 15 miles of freshwater beaches. All the beaches are free with the exception of West Beach, which has a seasonal $6 per car fee and offers lifeguards and showers. There are free beach parking lots at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk, Porter Beach, Kemil Beach, Dunbar Beach, Lake View Beach, Central Avenue Beach, and Mount Baldy Beach.
The beaches can be crowded on summer weekends but nearly empty at all other times.
The lake is beautiful year round. Since the park is on the east side of the lake, there are incredible sunsets. Don't miss seeing the shelf ice in the winter, but don't walk out on the ice as it is very dangerous.
Short Walk: Most beaches are just a few steps from the parking lots.
Family Friendly: Great freshwater beaches! Fantastic sunsets and views of Chicago.
Gem Type: Swimming
Nearby Trails
3.6 mi
5.8 km
Trail 9
Chesterton, IN
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3.6 mi 5.8 km | Chesterton, IN |
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25
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4.7 mi
7.5 km
Cowles Bog Trail
Porter, IN
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4.7 mi 7.5 km | Porter, IN |
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24
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2.2 mi
3.6 km
Trail 8 - 3 Dunes Challenge
Chesterton, IN
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2.2 mi 3.6 km | Chesterton, IN |
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18
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3.5 mi
5.7 km
West Beach 3-Loop
Ogden Dunes, IN
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3.5 mi 5.7 km | Ogden Dunes, IN |
Minor Issues
Update
Bugs are extremely bad in the wooded areas and we ended up with ticks on us. Wear bug spray for sure.
5 days ago
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8
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0.8 mi
1.3 km
Mt. Baldy Summit Trail
Michigan City, IN
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0.8 mi 1.3 km | Michigan City, IN |
Unknown
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3
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2.9 mi
4.7 km
Tolleston Dunes Trail
Ogden Dunes, IN
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2.9 mi 4.7 km | Ogden Dunes, IN |
Unknown
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8
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5.8 mi
9.4 km
Trail 10
Chesterton, IN
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5.8 mi 9.4 km | Chesterton, IN |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud - The bend at the east section of trail near the marsh/swap area has some mud and standing water about 6 inches deep. Be prepared for wet shoes
58 days ago
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12
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0.7 mi
1.1 km
Dune Ridge Trail
Beverly Shores, IN
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0.7 mi 1.1 km | Beverly Shores, IN |
Unknown
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3
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0.6 mi
1.0 km
Dune Succession Trail
Ogden Dunes, IN
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0.6 mi 1.0 km | Ogden Dunes, IN |
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6
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3.4 mi
5.6 km
Bailly Chellberg - Little Calumet Loop
Porter, IN
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3.4 mi 5.6 km | Porter, IN |
Unknown
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