Indiana Dunes State Park

Just north of Chesterton is the Indiana Dunes State Park. The park has 3 miles of beach along Lake Michigan’s south shore and 16 miles of trails. It’s also got incredible biodiversity for such a small park. The eastern ⅔ of the park makes up the Dunes Nature Preserve, which was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.

General Info:

• Indiana Dunes Basics

Trails:

• 3 Dune Challenge
• Trails at the Dunes

Nearby Towns and Parks:

• Chesterton
• Indiana Dunes National Park