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Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, Indiana

Facts about (Indiana Dunes State Park):

Overview ofIndiana Dunes State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information : Let's head for the beach! You'll love the sights and sounds of the three miles of shoreline along Lake Michigan. A beautiful nature center offers details of the history of the dunes area and a variety of special programming year-round. The sand dunes will astound you, as will the vast variety of desert plants, giant wood ferns and white pines. We are now taking reservations for the 140 campsites (all with 50 amp electrical service) in its completely reconstructed campground. Two new modern restroom/showerhouses are heated to lengthen the comfortable camping season. A new shelter for programs has been added to the area.

Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Indiana Dunes State Park): Activities and Facilities : Nature Center,Interpretive Naturalist Services (hours : 9:30am - 4:30pm local time), Picnicking,Shelters (Shelter Reservations), Access to Calumet Trail (9 miles of hiking), Cross-ountry Skiing (trails available, no ski rental), Fishing (Smelt Only), Hiking Trails, Swimming , Beach (Policy) Camping :Electric - 140 (all 50 amp service), Youth Tent Area .

Contact Information:
Address:1600 North 25 E. Chesterton, IN 46304
Phone No:219-926-1952

Hotels Close to Indiana Dunes State Park

  • Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton (5 miles - starting at $79)
  • Country Inn Suites Portage (6 miles - starting at $99)
  • Hampton Inn Portage (6 miles - starting at $79)
  • Days Inn Portage (6 miles - starting at $43)
  • Comfort Inn Portage (7 miles - starting at $69)
  • Country Inn Stes Michigan Cty (8 miles - starting at $89)
  • Hampton Inn Valparaiso In (11 miles - starting at $84)
  • Country Inn Stes Valparaiso (12 miles - starting at $99)
  • Attractions Near Indiana Dunes State Park

    Beaches

    Steamer Lane (141 miles)
    Harbor Beach (270 miles)
    Buskin Beach, Kodiak Island (290 miles)

    Hiking

    Loda Lake Trail (166 miles)
    Hungerford Lake Trail (166 miles)
    Bowman Lake Trail (166 miles)
    Nordhouse Dunes Trail (182 miles)
    Arboretum Trail (182 miles)

    Lakes

    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (2 miles)
    Lake Maxinkuckee (45 miles)
    Rend Lake (73 miles)
    Geneva Lake (95 miles)
    Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (107 miles)

    National Parks

    Lincoln Home National Historic Site (186 miles)
    George Rogers Clark National Historic Park (206 miles)
    Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (221 miles)
    Effigy Mounds National Monument (233 miles)
    Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (244 miles)

    River

    Iroquois River (50 miles)
    Illinois and Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor (60 miles)
    Fox River (76 miles)
    Wabash River (160 miles)
    The Maquoketa River (200 miles)

    State Parks

    East Beach State Park (0 miles)
    Tippecanoe River State Park (43 miles)
    Prophetstown State Park (147 miles)
    Whitewater Memorial State Park (179 miles)
    Clifty Falls State Park (216 miles)
    For more Information about (Indiana Dunes State Park) Kindly visit the official
    website:
    http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2980.htm

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