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.
What you’ll hear
36 places to explore in this park.
- Bailly Cemetery
- Bailly Homestead
- Bailly Homestead, Chellberg Farm, Little Calumet River, Mnoké Prairie Trails
- Calumet Dunes Trail
- Central Avenue Beach
- Century of Progress District
- Charles and Mathilda Nelson House
- Chellberg Farm
- Cowles Bog Trail (North)
- Cowles Bog Trail (South)
- Dunbar Beach
- Dune Ridge Trail
- Glenwood Dunes Trail (Alternate)
- Glenwood Dunes Trail (Main)
- Great Marsh Trail (North)
- Great Marsh Trail (South)
- Heron Rookery (East)
- Heron Rookery (West)
- Hobart Prairie Grove Trail (East)
- Hobart Prairie Grove Trail (West)
- Kemil Beach
- Lake View Beach
- Mt. Baldy Beach
- Mt. Baldy Beach Trail
- Paul H. Douglas Center
- Paul H. Douglas Trail through Miller Woods
- Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach
- Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion
- Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Trail
- Porter Beach
- Stephen Mather Memorial Plaque (Lake View)
- Tolleston Dunes Overlook
- Tolleston Dunes Trail
- Upland Trail
- West Beach
- West Beach Trails
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