Indiana Dunes State Park Campground
Indiana State Park
Write a Review 1600 N. 25 E. Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-1952 Reservations: 800-456-2267 Official WebsiteGPS: 41.6565, -87.058
Overview of Indiana Dunes State Park Campground
For Indiana Dunes, the in-state vehicle entrance fee is $7 and out-of-state is $12 per vehicle. For pedestrians, bicycles, buses and passenger vans, the entrance fee is $2 per person. When staying overnight, you will be required to pay the entrance fee the first time you enter and your receipt will serve as your in/out pass the remainder of your stay. In-state annual entrance permits (AEPs) are $50. Out-of-state annual entrance permits are $70. Golden Hoosier permits are $25.
Last Price Paid: $30
Reported by WR5E on 5/22/2024
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Class A)
Reported by TheBurts on 10/16/2020
Number of Sites 140
Pad Type concrete
Reservations yes
Elevation 590 ft / 179 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 55 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Indiana Dunes State Park Campground 57 people have reviewed this location.
“Nice site close to the beach”
Reviewed 6/14/2024
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 19 |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
We chose a site that was very nice behind us was tree cover and we weren’t too close to other sites. The site itself was level which made parking, setting up, and hooking up the electric easy. Parking our 30 foot trailer was no problem however we did notice that there were other sites where pulling in and out might’ve been more chal... more
We chose a site that was very nice behind us was tree cover and we weren’t too close to other sites. The site itself was level which made parking, setting up, and hooking up the electric easy. Parking our 30 foot trailer was no problem however we did notice that there were other sites where pulling in and out might’ve been more challenging. The facilities were really well-maintained. The bathrooms were very clean. The showers were also well-maintained. The campground is close to Indiana dunes with .5-.6 mile trails leading to the beach area.
Mpolys would stay here again
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“Really Nice State Park Campground”
Reviewed 5/22/2024
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 11 |
RV Length: | 31' (Class C) |
Really nice seemingly well-maintained state park campgrpund, probably the best one that we have stayed at. Boked at last minute a few days prior to Memorial Day weekend - we settled for staying one night since not being able to book a site for two. We came prepared with empty gray and black tanks along with having suffiicient fresh wa... more
Really nice seemingly well-maintained state park campgrpund, probably the best one that we have stayed at. Boked at last minute a few days prior to Memorial Day weekend - we settled for staying one night since not being able to book a site for two. We came prepared with empty gray and black tanks along with having suffiicient fresh water for 3 or so days. Nice near-level concrete pad with paved double-wide approach. Since warm afternoon into the evening, was really nice having the A/Cs working - 15A, 30A, and 50A at the pedestal. Sites are nicely spaced with adjacent neighbors not crammed alongside! Beach was nice with trails to/from the campground.
WR5E would stay here again
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“Beautiful Park but only electricity available”
Reviewed 1/13/2024
Nightly rate: | $40 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 93 |
RV Length: | 40' (Class A) |
This State campground is on the west shore of the magnificent Michigan lake. The Park is part of a broader area known the Indiana Dunes National Park a stunning natural reserve along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. We stayed there for two nights. Too short to really explore the area, but enough for a stay without water and sewer a... more
This State campground is on the west shore of the magnificent Michigan lake. The Park is part of a broader area known the Indiana Dunes National Park a stunning natural reserve along the southern shore of Lake Michigan. We stayed there for two nights. Too short to really explore the area, but enough for a stay without water and sewer at the site. The campground and our site were beautiful nicely shaded, fairly spacious and leveled. Our site 93 was one of the best. I was very excited that there was a hiking trail right from our campground: Trail number 4 described as moderate and only of a mile. We have a video about this campground on our YouTube channel - Summertime RV Rovers. It is called "Lake Michigan West Shore RV Trip. Part 1: Indiana Dunes State Park."
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Maybe Our favorite State Park!”
Reviewed 10/30/2023
Days stayed: | 3 |
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Been to 30 states so far, but this has been the best State Park. Beautiful park, big spots, short walk to the beach which is gorgeous. Place is a must stay!
KMaroney would stay here again
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“Nice Campground”
Reviewed 9/28/2023
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Stayed here for two nights in September. Campground was nice and the facilities were clean. Electric hookups at the site and then there water stations to fill near the entrance. It is a short 10-15min hike to the beach. It’s also only a quick 10min drive to any nearby stores to get anything you need. We will definitely stay here again.
Dennis would stay here again
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“Great state park”
Reviewed 8/19/2023
Nightly rate: | $27 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 94 |
RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
We've camped in some state parks that were far more rustic and rough than this. Very nice all around. Smooth roads, easy dump station, nice back in spot that's very easy to get into because of the way it's double-wide paved for the first half. The extra paved area also gives you a place to park a vehicle. Great walk to the beach, with ... more
We've camped in some state parks that were far more rustic and rough than this. Very nice all around. Smooth roads, easy dump station, nice back in spot that's very easy to get into because of the way it's double-wide paved for the first half. The extra paved area also gives you a place to park a vehicle. Great walk to the beach, with a great restaurant and more casual diner window, plus convenience store, all in the large building on the beachfront. The sand dune hikes are fabulous! Look up the 3 Dune Challenge, I had a blast with it!
coddiwomple_couple would stay here again
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“Great Beach!”
Reviewed 7/6/2023
Nightly rate: | $25 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
RV Length: | 23' (Travel Trailer) |
We stayed here for a few nights on the 4th of July and it was a great campground. Very clean facilities, easy to access fill station on your way in and dump station on your way out. Our only complaint would be that they don't have a campground entrance separate from the park, so if you leave the park you have to wait in line with every... more
We stayed here for a few nights on the 4th of July and it was a great campground. Very clean facilities, easy to access fill station on your way in and dump station on your way out. Our only complaint would be that they don't have a campground entrance separate from the park, so if you leave the park you have to wait in line with everyone trying to get in. It was a holiday weekend and we saw this line as long as two hours on the 4th, but on weekends it got long too.
Also, cell service here is almost non-existent on both Verizon and AT&T.
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“Very Organized State Park”
Reviewed 6/23/2023
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 59 |
We stayed at 4 different state parks across MI and IN during a 10 day trip. This was by far the most organized. They had numerous people directing traffic to keep things moving. They also give you a tag you need to turn in on your way out so that when if you pull in early, they ready know if your site is open. Great views from the beac... more
We stayed at 4 different state parks across MI and IN during a 10 day trip. This was by far the most organized. They had numerous people directing traffic to keep things moving. They also give you a tag you need to turn in on your way out so that when if you pull in early, they ready know if your site is open. Great views from the beach but it was one of the busier beaches we visited. Still a must stop.
camper-808204 would stay here again
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“Beautiful Well-managed Park”
Reviewed 5/30/2023
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 95 |
Really love the hiking opportunities and educational information right from the campground. The campsites don’t have much privacy and I imagine the campground is almost always full. I made our reservation 6 months ahead for the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, and got the last available site! The picnic tables are quite small, lik... more
Really love the hiking opportunities and educational information right from the campground. The campsites don’t have much privacy and I imagine the campground is almost always full. I made our reservation 6 months ahead for the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend, and got the last available site! The picnic tables are quite small, likely built for 2 (especially if you’re using it for cooking). The bath house is nice, and pretty clean.
TarBuckI would stay here again
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“Nice Campground Close To The Lake”
Reviewed 5/18/2023
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 26 |
RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
Really nice sites. Larger than your standard state park. Lots of hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty. Electric at site but no water. There are 2 water dispensers at the entrance. We had a primo site but bet during the summer, especially the weekends, it would be a different story. Next to the playground but there is shrubb... more
Really nice sites. Larger than your standard state park. Lots of hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty. Electric at site but no water. There are 2 water dispensers at the entrance. We had a primo site but bet during the summer, especially the weekends, it would be a different story. Next to the playground but there is shrubbery so you aren’t staring at it. The raccoons are obviously fed by campers. We had one walk right into the site in the middle of the afternoon. We shooed it away but the neighbor fed it. One con… we have dogs and put out fencing around the steps to the rv so they can have free run. We looked at their site when booking and saw nothing about it. Got a knock on the door at 8pm saying they were not allowed and had to come down. Apparently it’s on the Indiana State Park site but not individual campground sites.
camper-646015 would stay here again
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noted 10/24/2021
In season, tics are a serious issue. Lyme disease isn’t something to mess with. Got a tic bite here and it was a near thing to not get a major case of Lyme disease.
A Weekend at Indiana Dunes State Park – On Nowhere Road
Beautiful view of Lake Michigan from atop the dune We used to tent camp a lot and enjoyed staying in state parks as often as possible. They’re in beautiful locations and offer lots of opportunities...
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- dump station
- firewood
- general store
- ADA Accessible
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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