Beaches
The stress of everyday life melts away the instant you arrive at any of the beaches within the Indiana Dunes. Whether you’re relaxing on the beach as gentle waves lap the shore around you, strolling along the shore, or playing frisbee, it’s apparent why this natural wonder is called Nature’s Masterpiece.
Parents magazine picked the Indiana Dunes shoreline among the top five family beaches in the nation along with beaches in San Diego, California and Maui, Hawaii. TripAdvisor.com ranked the Indiana Dunes in its top six.
So whether you enjoy splashing in Lake Michigan, playing beach volleyball, building sand castles or just spending hours lying in the sun, the beaches at the Indiana Dunes are the place to spend a perfect summer day.
Below are the beach access points where you’ll find access to our 15 miles of sandy shoreline. Sites are denoted as handicap accessible if a wheelchair can get all the way to the beach or to a recreation area with a lake view.
Beach Access Points:
Cowles Bog
1618 N. Mineral Springs Rd., Porter
If you are the type that will WALK MILES TO GET TO A SECLUDED BEACH, this is...Read More
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Dunbar Beach Access
300 W. Lake Front Dr., Michigan City
Parking is limited at this prime spot near the Lake View Picnic Area and the...Read More
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Indiana Dunes State Park
1600 N. 25 East, Chesterton
Indiana Dunes State Park encompasses 2,182 acres of beach, dunes, marshes,...Read More
T: (219) 926-1952 | View Website
Indiana Dunes Tourism
1215 N. State Road 49, Porter
Want to find out about which beach will best meet your needs? Just stop by the...Read More
T: (219) 926-2255 | View Website
Kemil Road Beach Access
27 N. East State Park Rd. (State Park Rd. and Lake Front Dr., Chesterton
You'll enjoy one of the most scenic drives in Porter County getting to the...Read More
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Lake View Picnic Area/Kemil & Dunbar Beaches
50 W. Lake Front Dr., Beverly Shores
With easy access from your car to a sitting area with a stunning view, Lake...Read More
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Mount Baldy
101 Rice St. (US Hwy 12), Michigan City
The largest "living" dune in the National Park. Mount Baldy is currently moving...Read More
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Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
6150 US Hwy 12 (100 Riverwalk Dr.), Portage
Formerly an industrial site, this 57-acre lakefront site, jointly managed by...Read More
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Porter Beach Area
3050 Wabash Ave., Porter
A popular gathering spot for splashing in the water, playing beach sports and...Read More
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West Beach
376 N. County Line Rd., Gary
A bathhouse, a huge swath of sand, and a stationed lifeguard during the summer...Read More