Indiana Dunes National Park
Where towering sand dunes meet the southern shores of Lake Michigan in a stunning mosaic of prairies, wetlands, and forests.
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Highlights
- West Beach and Lake Michigan shoreline
- Indiana Dunes State Park trails
- Mt. Baldy Living Dune
- Cowles Bog Trail
- Great Marsh and Pinhook Bog
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About Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park stretches along 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, featuring towering sand dunes rising up to 200 feet above the lake. The park protects an extraordinary variety of ecosystems including beaches, dunes, oak savannas, swamps, bogs, marshes, prairies, and forests, making it one of the most biodiverse national parks in the country.
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Where to Stay
View all hotelsHilton Garden Inn Chesterton
$$Full-service hotel near Indiana Dunes featuring The Garden Grill & Bar, indoor pool, spa tub, 24-hour gym, and lobby fireplace.
Best Western Indian Oak
$$Waterfront hotel within a 5-minute drive of Indiana Dunes featuring a 50-foot indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, complimentary hot breakfast, and free WiFi.
Spring House Inn
$$Peaceful woodland retreat in Porter near Indiana Dunes featuring indoor pool, sauna, fitness center, private balconies, and complimentary breakfast.