This is a great place. It's so different being a beach, but close to home. There is a $10 charge for out of state cars, which seemed steep, but we agreed that you could really see that they were putting the money into the park. Lots of improvements in picnic area, the beach is well maintained.The campground is nice with...
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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
1600 N 25 E, Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1952
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Chesterton
Type: National Parks, Beaches, State Parks
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Along with twenty-five miles of beaches along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore also includes sand dunes, bog,...
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Along with twenty-five miles of beaches along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore also includes sand dunes, bog, wetlands and woodland forests.
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Spent a few hours hiking around the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in June 2012. This was a neat experience. I have been to numerous National Parks throughout the U.S. But, nothing was quite like this. The sand dune is simply massive and there are lots a parts to explore. The wind was really whipping while we were there. It was...
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Lafayette, Indiana
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We normally spend a lot of time in the southern part of Indiana. We started coming to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore a couple of years ago. The entire area has so much to offer that we will be making many more weekend trips to discover it! It is a pretty and interesting as the southern part of the state....
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Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
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The National Lakeshore has several beaches, and you can climb Mount Baldy which is a large sand dune. Lake Michigan is beautiful! There is also a large beach that is part of the Indiana Dunes State Park - admission applies but there is a beach house and camping available there (it's all along the same shore so hard to miss.)...
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Chesterton, Indiana
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Hard to imagine huge sand dunes and a great beach in Indiana, but it's true. Miles of trails through many ecosystems, nature center, camp grounds, lots of programs.
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Austin, Texas
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Stop at the Visitor's Centre. Entry is free. In spring be sure to drive through the marshy area and see the Marsh Marigolds. Miles of lake front to explor.
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Morocco, Indiana, United States
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There's more than water in Lake Michigan. There are millions of salmon stocked for you to catch! If you plan to visit the Indiana Dunes and there's a fisherman in your group, contact Capt. Mike at Brother Nature Charters to head offshore of the beaches to haul in some salmon for supper! Check him out at the website listed with...
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Gary, Indiana
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Lake Michigan, the Dunes, hiking, bicycling, nature interpretation all within an hour's drive from Chicago!
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Joliet, Illinois
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The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a Great respite for city dwellers. I love that its only an hour and fifteen minutes from Joliet, IL. It is a wonderful place to swim, relax and enjoy the bounty mother nature has to offer. With camping and swimming offered at reasonable prices this is a great day or weekend trip.
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Valparaiso, Indiana
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So much to see and do. Be sure to pack a lunch and plan a hike if it's not too hot. Bring binoculars.
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