The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore 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, Dunbar, Lakeview and Central Avenue.
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!
Gem Type: Swimming
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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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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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0.9 mi
1.4 km
Pinhook Bog Trail
Trail Creek, IN
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0.9 mi 1.4 km | Trail Creek, IN |
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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 |
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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 |
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3.2 mi
5.1 km
Darkside Access Loop
Burns Harbor, IN
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3.2 mi 5.1 km | Burns Harbor, IN |
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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 |
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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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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 |
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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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