3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
RV campgrounds near Chesterton range from electric-only sites at Indiana Dunes State Park to full hookup RV parks with water, sewer, and 90-foot pull-through spots. Indiana Dunes State Park Campground in Chesterton provides 140 sites with 50-amp electrical hookups but no water or sewer connections at individual sites. The campground features paved sites with concrete pads, fire rings, and picnic tables, accommodating RVs up to 45 feet in length. Michigan City Campground, located 20 minutes west, offers full hookup sites including premium 90-foot pull-through spots with 50-amp service, water, and sewer. Woodland Village Mobile Home & RV Park in Portage has full hookup sites with cement runners for backing in, while Love's RV Stop in Demotte opened in 2023 with 65 clean full hookup sites for big rigs. "We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The site was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. We have a 37' motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around."
Several RV parks in the area remain open year-round, though Indiana Dunes State Park operates seasonally with water shutoff after November 1. Water fill stations are available throughout the parks, with dump stations at Indiana Dunes State Park and Michigan City Campground. Cell service varies by location, with Verizon showing two bars but good speeds at Indiana Dunes. Gated access with key cards provides security at Michigan City Campground, which also features a swimming pool, playground, and small dog park. One camper noted, "The sites are not big rig friendly. We are 35' and barely fit," while another mentioned that "entering on a summer Saturday or Sunday can take upwards of 45 minutes" due to beach traffic at Indiana Dunes State Park.
"This campground has a private lake which is surrounded by farmland. Lots of primitive sites right next to the lake. Fire rings with no grate."
"This is a nice, family friendly campground."
"Easy registration, friendly staff. Older campground, areas could upgrades. Most campers seem to be long term. Campsite 42 has a great overlook on the river."
"Clean full hookups, pull through and back in sites"
"Great stop for the night, It's new, gated and has basic amenities like a General store, Dog park and basketball court and tennis ball court for some activities if you have kids."
from $35 - $599 / night
"Lake Alexander RV Park is a quiet, spacious, family owned and operated campground located near Momence, Illinois, within a 1-hour drive of Chicago."
"The camp manager was very friendly and took me to my tent/electric site. She even put me next to a fellow biker. Nice quiet place and you can walk down to the Kankakee river."
from $33 - $43 / night
"We stayed on site 27, sites are full hookup up, there's a nice bathhouse which has a key pad handle which made me feel safe while showering. Theres a playground as well."
"Nature trails and of course Cedar Lake. People seemed friendly."
from $45 - $55 / night
"Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever!"
"Was very quiet. Clean shower and bathroom."
from $55 - $160 / night
"Our site was a large pull-through with a separate area for the picnic table and a tent. Right across the road was the large restroom complete with showers and flushing toilets."
"Douglas loop is all non electric. Our site was big enough for our tents, a picnic table and fire ring."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $25 / night
"We ordered pizza from the store, which was delivered to the site quickly. My grandson said it was very good. There was no gluten free as noted on the website, which we are used to happening."
"This campground is close to home so we spent a couple days here so the kids could play while I worked. All staff was extremely helpful and friendly from the minute we pulled in."
from $39 - $47 / night
ScoutIt was nice camping here. There is an asphalted road leading right to the campsites. The hot, adjustable showers are perfect. The sites are made of gravel paved with sand, which makes them perfectly flat. I liked that.
GuideClean lighted bathrooms and hot showers. Very shady campground but not much privacy between sites. About a mile walk to the lakeshore.
TravelerStaying through the week just on the outside of Labor Day Weekend. This place was perfect for us to come over and get away from it and enjoy the changing weather. Electric only sites, and the staff were friendly. Always enjoy coming here for good hiking and beach time.
LegendWe had an overnight stay here during some pretty nasty weather. Site 7 was perfect as it has a very wide concrete landing pad that kept us from trudging around our site in mud. Flooded roads resulted in a road race being diverted through the park. We were able to cheer them on while having dinner at our campfire. There’s a paved walkway around the circumference of the campground which allows you to take a nice stroll. Trails to the lake are easily accessible. The bathrooms and showers were clean, although a bit dated. We had a pleasant evening.
GuideWow! What a State Park inside the National Park! Spacious, beautiful, and a big surprise on Lake Michigan South East. Indiana. Towering trees, San dunes, marshland, and fifteen miles of beach shore parklands. If you haven’t been, go! This is a year round play land. Camping is surrounded by forest, electric only, bathrooms/showers ((vault and flush), and clean for state park standards. Bring your, bikes, kayaks, beach attire, and hiking boots for spring, summer, and fall. Bring snowshoes and cross country skis in winter.
TravelerSuper accessible and affordable National Park camping! Easy access to all the Dunes, and varying level of amenities for different rigs. I just spent one night here but I wish I spent longer. Only downside is you need to pack extra bug spray for the summer mosquitoes!!
GuideThis campground has lots of spaces, but fills up quickly so plan ahead. It has clean restrooms, dump and water, but no electricity. Mosquitoes and gnats were very bad and it was very humid, so nights were challenging. Had to leave windows shut and quiet hours, so no generator. Reasonably priced and campground hosts to their jobs very seriously.
ScoutBobbie and Tony thank u so much guys are amazing! If ur planning on camping everyone's so welcoming u can tell they really care about the grounds eveything is kept very clean with friendly camp ground neighbors my bf and I were traveling with our dog and found this camp ground randomly and we are so glad we found it we will absolutely be back
TravelerThe campground is right off of US-30 and IN-23 so pretty convent other than due to construction on 30 right now. But being right off of a major US highway it can be a little noisy. Short term sites are just grass but pretty close to level side to side. Think I had to raise door side like an inch. Water pressure was okay but drops during the day. At about 600 PM I was struggling to get more than 40psi even with regulator all the way open. I don’t think it is worth $65 a night but there are more expensive options closer to Plymouth
Chesterton sits at the southern tip of Lake Michigan with an elevation of 640 feet. The surrounding camping areas feature a mix of sandy dune environments and forested terrain with oak and maple trees. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F with cooler nights, while fall camping features color changes typically beginning in mid-October.
Beach access and swimming: Indiana Dunes State Park Campground offers direct hiking access to Lake Michigan beaches. A camper noted, "The nature center is right next to the campground. The pavilion is being renovated, the ice cream shop was open, but they were still doing construction on the rest."
Dune hiking: Complete the 3 Dune Challenge at Indiana Dunes State Park Campground. "If you are able, do the 3 dune challenge. It wasn't easy for this old body, but I was glad to have marked it off my list," shares one visitor.
Kayaking and fishing: Thousand Trails Bear Cave offers river access. "Great kayaking and fishing campground! Bathrooms need work but I have my own so it didn't really affect me. Beautiful area and really nice campsites," according to a camper.
River swimming: Lake Alexander RV Park provides river swimming opportunities about 45 minutes from Chesterton. "There's a river that's a 5 min walk from the campground that we swam in and it kept us cool from the heat," mentions one visitor.
Clean facilities: Michigan City Campground receives high marks for cleanliness. "The shower/Bathroom situation is actually fairly nice for a campground! The water pressure was great, and the hot water was amazing," reports a camper.
Security features: Gated access provides peace of mind at several rv parks in Chesterton, Indiana area. "Love the secure entrance and key card access. Pool and bathrooms were clean, although the bathroom could use a slight update," writes one Michigan City Campground visitor.
Lake views: Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park offers lake access. "There was a nice big field for the dog to run. Nature trails and of course Cedar Lake. People seemed friendly," notes a camper.
Spacious sites: Some campgrounds offer larger sites for bigger rigs. "Lake Alexander RV Park is a quiet, spacious, family owned and operated campground located near Momence, Illinois, within a 1-hour drive of Chicago," explains one reviewer.
Train noise: At certain Chesterton Indiana camping areas, passing trains can disrupt sleep. "The only reason I rate this park a three is that it's very close to train lines and the trains going through and blasting their horns all night long," explains a camper at Indiana Dunes State Park.
Site selection matters: Site quality varies across rv parks near Chesterton. "The sites are not big rig friendly. We are 35' and barely fit," noted one camper about certain sites at state parks in the region.
Water limitations: Many campgrounds offer electricity but limited water options. One camper at Indiana Dunes explains, "It is electric only but that didn't really bother us- we just showed up with the water tank full and other tanks empty and enjoyed ourselves."
Seasonal operation: Oak Lake RV Resort operates from April 15 to October 15, typical of many campgrounds in the region. A visitor notes, "Great park just off interstate. Gated for security and plenty of shade."
Playground proximity: Choose sites near play areas for convenience. "Pulled in as the sun was coming down after a looong day of driving. Our site was right next to the playground and my kids had a blast swinging, climbing, and jumping while we set up camp," says one Oak Lake RV Resort visitor.
Recreation amenities: Love's RV Stop-Demotte includes family-friendly features. "Great stop for the night, It's new, gated and has basic amenities like a General store, Dog park and basketball court and tennis ball court for some activities if you have kids."
Swimming options: Multiple locations offer water recreation. "Pond swimming & obstacle course, movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s'mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories," shares an Oak Lake RV Resort camper about their extended family stay.
Weekend traffic considerations: Plan around busy times. "Indiana Dunes State Park campground is one of our favorites. The beach, the trails, bike trails. There is everything to do here, it does not disappoint. Well the weekend traffic can be a bummer."
Full hookup options: Most rv parks near Chesterton, Indiana offer different hookup levels. "Found this on Dyrt and stopped for one night. Easy on and off I 65 yet barely any traffic noise. It just opened and it is well designed," notes a Love's RV Stop visitor.
Check electrical systems: Inspect hookups upon arrival. "The only complaint I had is the site we were at showed a ground fault on the 50amp Circuit so I had to use the 30 amp circuit but it's Nov so no need to run dual ACs minor issue."
Site surface variations: Be aware of different site compositions. "This place is more of a trailer park for more long term residents. They don't provide any showers toilets or wifi. As well every spot has cemented runners which is a nice touch but you must back into them," explains a visitor to Woodland Village Mobile Home & RV Park.
Self-contained recommendations: When camping at sites with limited amenities, prepare accordingly. "It is electric only but that didn't really bother us- we just showed up with the water tank full and other tanks empty and enjoyed ourselves."
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