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

Closure - Tolleston Dunes Trail Closed. Chainsaw crews are actively working to clear the trail, with a projected reopening in the next 1-2 weeks.

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.

Source: National Park Service alerts API · Sep 8, 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

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