What are the hours at Indiana Dunes National Park?

Mon: 6:00AM - 11:00PM; Tue: 6:00AM - 11:00PM; Wed: 6:00AM - 11:00PM; Thu: 6:00AM - 11:00PM; Fri: 6:00AM - 11:00PM; Sat: 6:00AM - 11:00PM; Sun: 6:00AM - 11:00PM (Indiana Dunes National Park general areas)

How much does it cost to enter Indiana Dunes National Park?

Indiana Dunes National Park charges $25 per vehicle, $15 per person. Fees are waived on the National Park Service's fee-free days; check the official site for current pricing.

Does Indiana Dunes National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Indiana Dunes National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Indiana Dunes National Park open right now?

Q: Is Indiana Dunes National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Indiana Dunes National Park is partially closed. Partial Trail Closures on Bailly / Chellberg Trail

National Park · IN

Partially closed

Indiana Dunes National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusPartial Trail Closures on Bailly / Chellberg Trail

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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A 20-mile stretch of Lake Michigan shoreline — sand beaches and dunes wedged against Gary's steel mills — only redesignated from national lakeshore to national park in 2019.

Type: National Park
State: IN
Established: 2019
Size: 24 sq mi
2025 visits: 2.6M (#13 most-visited)

About Indiana Dunes National Park

Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 16,000 acres.

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Visitor info

Address1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304

Phone(219) 395-1882

Websitewww.nps.gov/indu/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	6:00AM - 11:00PM
Tue	6:00AM - 11:00PM
Wed	6:00AM - 11:00PM
Thu	6:00AM - 11:00PM
Fri	6:00AM - 11:00PM
Sat	6:00AM - 11:00PM
Sun	6:00AM - 11:00PM

Indiana Dunes National Park general areas

Entrance fee$25 per vehicle, $15 per person · fee details ↗

Getting thereVisitors can access the national park via Interstate 94, the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90), U.S. Highway 12, U.S. Highway 20, Indiana State Road 49, and various other local roads. The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 IN-49,…

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Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie 56 mi
Huron-Manistee National Forest 162 mi
Lincoln Home National Historic Site 184 mi
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River Raisin National Battlefield Park 193 mi

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How we read this status

We derive Indiana Dunes National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Partial Trail Closures on Bailly / Chellberg Trail Full method: how we check park status.