Pet Friendly Places in the Indiana Dunes
We know it’s becoming more common for travelers to bring along their four-legged friends. After all, they’re like members of the family, and nothing beats the face of a happy dog running in and out of Lake Michigan’s waves. If you have questions about traveling with your pet in the Indiana Dunes, you’re in the right place.
On the beaches:
- Dogs are allowed on a six foot leash at Kemil, Dunbar, Lake View, and Central beaches in the national park (everything east of the state park).
- In the state park, dogs must be on a leash and are welcome east of the swimming beach (basically east of the big building).
In the parks:
- Bring on the dogs! Leashed pets can hike any trail in both the state park and national park except the Great Marsh Trail, Pinhook Bog and Glenwood Dunes trail.
- Don’t forget the local parks. Places like Coffee Creek Watershed Preserve, Taltree Arboretum and the Porter County Parks are pet-friendly. They’re great for a run or walk with Fido.
Around town:
- There are a number of places in Indiana Dunes Country that have either outdoor seating or that allow pets to shop with you. And if you aren’t up for camping, there are a number of hotels and inns that will let your pet stay, too. Be sure to find this info in our Pet Guide, which is located here.
- Some of our favorite spots for pets include: Chesterton Feed and Garden Center, Bass Pro Shop, At Home in the Woods B&B and Inn at Aberdeen.
We are also quite proud that GoPetFriendly.com named the Indiana Dunes National Park the #1 pet-friendly attraction in the state of Indiana!
PLEASE always remember that we love when guests bring their pets, but no one likes pet poo. ALWAYS pick up after your pet to keep Indiana Dunes Country beautiful. Thanks!
And now, enjoy pictures of pets (and their people) in the Indiana Dunes:
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People watching ? #lategram#indianadunes#beachday#staffiegram#rrgram @ania_chi A post shared by Stavan (@stav1812) on
Beach day with Mom!! ? . . . #bulldogloversofinsta #bullylove #bullieslife #bulldog #bullies #bully? #englishbulldog #funinthesun #mommyandme #bulldogram #bulldogfanatics #theworldofbullies #theworldofbulldogs #bulldogsofinstagram #bulldogsrock #bulldogswag #bulldogbeachday #rari #bulldogpuppy #bulldogface #bulldogstuff #bulldogslife #bulldogofig #indianadunes A post shared by Rari The Bulldog (@bad.gal.rari) on
#atthebeach #goldenretriever #girlandherdog #northwestindianachildrensphotographer #indianadunes #sunnyday #stephanieperlickphotography #beachphotography #dogphotography #dog #goldens #goldenretrieversofinstagram #sunlight #sunglasses #beach A post shared by Stephanie (@stephanieperlickphotography) on
