National Park · Indiana
Indiana Dunes National Park
Lake Michigan dunes & beaches
StateIndiana
Best seasonSummer (beach) & fall
Don’t missThe view from Mount Baldy
TerrainLakeshore dunes & beaches
Indiana Dunes lines the southern shore of Lake Michigan with big sandy dunes, swimming beaches, and a surprising diversity of habitats — all within sight of the Chicago skyline. Summer for the beach, fall for quiet trails.
What to see
- West Beach & the Dune Succession Trail
- Mount Baldy
- 3 Dune Challenge
- Pinhook Bog
- Lakefront beaches
Plan around it
Check the park’s official site for current entrance fees, timed-entry or permits, road and seasonal closures before you go.