Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in, as well as sights to see and explore. Find the best campgrounds near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
$25 / night
"You gotta love Indiana dunes national lakeshore! A quick drive from chicago this campsite is a real good place to get away from the city and enjoy the outdoors."
"Conveniently located for the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore which I used as a scenic layover point in a long drive."
$30 / night
"The most beautiful state park in Indiana IMO."
"The campground although nearly full was relatively calm and quiet. Unlike the craziness of other Indiana state parks I have visited."
"This is a beautifully kept campground just outside Michigan City, IN. It is gated so will need to call in once you arrive to enter."
"It's easy access, clean spacious sites, and how quiet it was considering it proximity to S.R. 421 brought us back again this year. We visited Indiana Dunes National Park and State Park."
$30 - $90 / night
"I stayed here for my first trip to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore area in early June '18. It was clearly recently renovated and very nice."
"First time to Indiana with a quick trip to the Dunes. We were disappointed the state park was full but found this campground close by."
$49 - $57 / night
"A lake with water rentals, floating water slide, playgrounds and sport courts, general store with the stardust’s “convenience mark-ups”,and water/ electric at all sites."
"We were there the week before peak season opened so none of the pools or splash pads were open, but they were very accommodating so that we could still play mini golf and ride around on the pedal cars."
"There is a path to the beach for walking but it is a long walk. We tried walking a wagon to the beach via the road but regretted it. A kind family drove us half the distance."
"There are sand dunes in the park just walking distance from some campsites. You can climb these dunes to the beach ( a farther walk) or take a short drive. They have restrooms/showers."
$25 / night
"It’s far enough off the trail that it provides plenty of privacy. The walk to the beach was not too long. Site one is the only site on the front end of the trail."
"We wanted a place close to my elderly parents house and Last Resort fit the bill. Overall it is a pleasant campground with a pool, a pond, and some weekend activities."
"We were super close to fellow campers.On the other side of the grounds around the pond (electric only) sites were much bigger and secluded. Despite the tight space, the kids loved it here."
$20 - $100 / night
"I feel this is one of the best state parks in Indiana. Come with your own water as they don’t have water hookups at your campsite but there are some nearby. The sites are very spacious and clean."
"Younger families tend to book up front near the playground and the noise and activities are more robust. Be ready with back up cords, some sites require 75 ft to hook up."
GuideI came to Austin for a conference. I camped out of my car and the location I planned to camp at turned out not to be safe. I got on the DYRT app and reached out to several campgrounds who all told me that they were full. Then I found EZ CAMP! I checked availability and it looks like there was opening so I drove to the campground and was absolutely amazed at how clean, well designed, coated with natural beauty and pretty artifacts spread throughout the campground. The owner is super professional and kind and available as are the residents. They provide hot showers, and outdoor kitchen, they even have a sauna! For me, the best part was that they had donkeys and goats on the property and they even hold a potluck once a month. We’re nearly 100 people come because it’s so great. After one night, I was hooked. Whenever I’m in this area, I will be coming back to.EZ CAMP because in addition to everything else, it is extremely affordable! I would encourage you to check it out if this description is of interest to you.
GuideIf you are coming down 275 to Wassen road, look to your left hand side when you’ve reached the destination on the map and you will see a wooden gate, which is the entrance. Please see the video.
ScoutFor the most expensive campground I have gone to yet this was by far the worst. We were supposed to have electric at our lot & it didnt work which wasn’t a huge deal for us but our lot was so small we couldn’t even put out our awning out because there was nowhere else for us to park our vehicle. The dumpsters were so overfilled there was trash all over the ground and you can smell it at all times. The showers were not clean. We always camp at state parks so this was our first time camping at a family owned type of place and I can’t say we’ll ever be doing it again. All around not a good time.
GuideCould hear Trains throughout the night. Great facility with showers, water fountains, and a camp sink. great shading from trees and very green!
GuideThis was a hidden gem that we feel like not very many people know about and we loved it. The campground is very close to the beach just a short walk. The only challenge is that most of the camp spots are not level so bring your levelers! Other than that there’s lots of shade trees. The beach parking lot costs $15 but completely worth it! We would definitely stay here again!
GuideI am directly in the sun in my spot. There is trash in it as well. I barely have T-Mobile service (not the camps fault but thought I’d share) It’s ridiculous there are two bathroom stalls and complete strangers have to pass a toilet paper roll between the stalls- for the price I’d expect more. I’m normally uber easy to please but this camp is not run well in the slightest. I only gave two stars for the veterans discount. Last minute RV site- $33. Go elsewhere.
TravelerIndiana 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.
LegendManagement was very attentive to making sure the campground was quiet and calm. The lady checking me in warned me that we were staying among a cyclist group and to let them know if they got too rowdy (they did not lol).
The campsite was large and beautiful. The restroom area was clean and had soap and dryers.
Lots of nature, chill vibe. Great experience!
TravelerReally great park! It had a lot of really nice trails that were fairly easy to follow for being sand. The beach was well maintained, and had lifeguards during certain hours, which gave me a little bit of extra comfort in bringing my kids to the lake. It had really nice bathroom facilities, and changing room facilities there. There was also a café, but I did not go into that.
The visitor center is nice, fairly large and the workers were very friendly. They had one of the nicer programs that I have been to in the state.
The park sites were nice, most of them had grass and trees, but a few of them like sites 98 through 102 did have sand on them, which is kind of cool. It was also the nicest showers that I’ve been to to date.
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. If you’re a heavy sleeper and can deal with that, you’ll be just fine but us tent camping there was nothing to block the sound, and it kept waking me up. Nothing the park does wrong, clearly, but something to think about.
Camping near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to hike, relax by the beach, or enjoy some family time, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, Indiana, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, relaxing at the beach, or enjoying family time, there's something for every camper.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park with a 4.3-star rating from 125 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 3 parks near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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