IN
Indiana Dunes National Park
Hours
Open daily · 6:00AM - 11:00PM
Entrance Fee
$25.00
Entrance - Private Vehicle
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Indiana Dunes at a glance
- Best time
- February–May, September–December
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- 1966 Hiking Challenge
- Nearby city
- Porter, IN
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Planning Indiana Dunes
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Indiana Dunes National Park Programs and Tours and Art in the Park-All Ages. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
