Indiana Dunes National Park

Here, none of the campgrounds take walk-ups.

5Campgrounds

$25–$100A night, across 3

72Sites

590–670 ftElevation

Elevation: USGS 3DEP elevation point queries at 5 of these 5 campgrounds

Where they are

5 of 5 mapped

Drawing the map

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026

The campgrounds

5 campgrounds

Dunewood CampgroundReservableOpenIndiana Dunes National Park · INfrom $2513 hike-in sites4 pull-through sites66 sites620 ftdrinking watertoilets

Dunbar Group SiteReservableOpenIndiana Dunes National Park · INfrom $1001 hike-in site1 siterigs to 20 ft670 fttoilets

Central Avenue Walk-in SitesReservableIndiana Dunes National Park · INfrom $255 hike-in sites5 sites620 fttoilets

Chellberg Farm Picnic SheltersReservableIndiana Dunes National Park · INSites from $25640 fttoilets

West Beach Picnic SheltersReservableIndiana Dunes National Park · INSites from $25590 ftdrinking watertoilets

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026

This land

measured from the nearest campground in the unit

Watch

Indiana Dunes National Parkpollution

Camping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.

Source: MTJP Threatened Lands map · Oct 9, 2026

Heads up

Wildfire

Pines 1 fire · 0.4 mi from the nearest campground here · 6 acres

Park Closure

Closure - Hobart Woodland Trail Closed. The Woodland Trail is closed indefinitely, and no reopening date is available. However, the paved Oak Savannah Trail remains open.

Park Closure

Partial Closure - Upland Trail The middle boardwalk was lost due to a tree strike, making the full loop inaccessible. At this time, there is no timeline for replacement.

Caution

Partial Trail Closure at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Closed portion of Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Trail along Burns Waterway due to unsafe conditions from erosional damage. This trail portion will remain closed while funding is sought for repair work. Pier access remains open on either…

Caution

Water Safety Alert After recent storms, E. coli levels are likely to reach above safe swimming standards. Entering the water after heavy rainfall is never recommended. Know before you go and always check our Beach Safety page before heading to park beaches.

Park Closure

Closure - Heron Rookery Trail Closed. The trail is undergoing tree removal and rerouting due to riverbank collapse. It is expected to reopen in the fall, after mosquito activity decreases.

Alerts: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 24, 2026

Source: NIFC/IRWIN via MTJP wildfire tracker · Oct 22, 2026

Who answers for this land

Indiana Dunes National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

Frank Mrvan (D)IN 1st · 5 campgrounds · grade A

Source: U.S. Census district boundaries and the MTJP Congressional Public Lands Score

Unit: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) land units

Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly