Best RV Parks & Resorts near Indiana Dunes National Park

The Indiana Dunes National Park area has several good RV camping spots with varying levels of amenities. Dunewood Campground inside the park can handle RVs up to 40 feet long, though most sites work best for smaller rigs. The campground has paved pads but only electric hookups - no water or sewer connections at individual sites. You'll find a dump station near the campground entrance. Just outside the park, Indiana Dunes State Park campground supports RVs with electric hookups on mostly level gravel sites. Private RV parks near the dunes, like Dunewood RV Resort, provide full hookups with 30/50 amp service and concrete pads that can fit rigs up to 45 feet. Most campgrounds have decent cell service, though it can get spotty deeper in the park. The roads to all camping areas are paved and suitable for big rigs, though some interior campground roads have tight turns. Quiet hours typically run from 10pm to 7am, with generator use restricted during these times. Fire rings and picnic tables come standard at all sites. Walmart and grocery stores are about 15 minutes away in Chesterton if you need supplies. Summer weekends fill up fast, so booking months ahead is smart if you want a spot during peak season.

Best RV Sites Near Indiana Dunes National Park (51)

    1. Lakeside RV Resort

    1 Review
    New Carlisle, IN
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    2. Thousand Trails Bear Cave

    16 Reviews
    Buchanan, MI
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    3. Love's RV Stop-Demotte IN 394

    4 Reviews
    De Motte, IN
    39 miles
    Website

    $35 - $599 / night

    "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."

    5. Woodland Village Mobile Home & RV Park

    1 Review
    Portage, IN
    12 miles
    +1 (219) 762-6578

    6. Lake Alexander RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Lake Village, IL
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (815) 472-4171

    $33 - $43 / 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."

    7. Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    47 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, IN
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 926-1952

    $30 / night

    "The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this."

    "We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers."

    8. Michigan City Campground

    22 Reviews
    Indiana Dunes National Park, IN
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 872-7600

    "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."

    "Pool, laundry, nice playground, ponds and basketball hoop. Less than 15 min to Indiana Dunes National Park."

    9. Oak Lake RV Resort

    8 Reviews
    De Motte, IN
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 306-8223

    $55 - $160 / night

    "Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever!"

    "Was very quiet. Clean shower and bathroom."

    10. Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Lowell, IN
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (219) 374-5941

    "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."

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RV Park Reviews near Indiana Dunes National Park

570 Reviews of 51 Indiana Dunes National Park Campgrounds


  • Ari A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 15, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Nice layout and a ton of nature activities

    The state park is located within the boundaries of the Indiana Dunes National Park (formerly National Lakeshore), so don't get confused by this. There also is a national park campground, but it's closed in the winter.)

    This state park has a nice layout because the sites seem to be staggered so that they don't back up to each other. Also, there is a good buffer space behind the sites and decent space between each site. 

    All sites have 20- 30- and 50-amp service available, plus almost all are a combination of a concrete pad and asphalt apron. Note that just because they're paved doesn't mean all of them are level. Each site has a fire pit and it appeared they all have grill grates on them.

    One nice touch is that some sites have wider asphalt aprons so if you have a longer rig, you can put your towing vehicle or your towed vehicle off to the side once your rig is in place. Also, the ADA sites are nicely laid out with larger concrete pads so that even the fire pits are in the concrete section for ease of access. 

    Note that after Nov. 1, the water is shut off and bathrooms are shut down until spring, although there are vault toilets available. 

    You will hear a pretty regular stream of train whistles at this campground, but they aren't so loud as to be disruptive. 

    You can hike to the 1929 Dunes Pavilion and a large beach on Lake Michigan. The best hiking activity, however, and also easily accessible by walking from the campground, is the series of dune trails. The Nature Center, which sits between the campground and the trails, has some good visitor's information about the dunes, the flora and fauna, and the history of the area. 

    Once you finish seeing what you want in the state park, there's still the entire national park to see. Plus, there's a multi-use trail that runs for 9 miles along the state park and into the national park. 

    Cell service for Verizon was two bars but speeds seem to be good. Less signal and speed for Google Fi, but not terrible.

  • Chris M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2020

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Clean & Spacious

    We pulled in around 4:30 in the evening. The sight was spacious with plenty of room in between sites. Since the weather was cooler , it was pretty sparse with other campers. We stayed 2 nights over the weekend. You are within walking distance to the beach within the park. The buildings have great architecture. The sight had 50 amp electric hook ups but no water or sewer connections, and we knew that going in. We had a back in sight #69. There was plenty of space on all sides. We have a 37’ motorhome and pulled a Jeep behind it. There was plenty of room to maneuver around. The sight also had a wood picnic table and fire ring for a wood fire pit. We will definitely be back! I wish I had taken more photos from the beach and beach pavilion.

  • Nadiehsda B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Oak Lake RV Resort

    We came for a weekend… Stayed nearly 2 weeks! Oak Lake RV Resort is where family memories are made.

    6 people, 1 pup & a 44.4' Keystone Sprinter... Oak Lake RV Resort handled it all with ease & gave us the BEST camping trip ever! From the moment you drive up, staff are waiting in golf carts to guide you to your site & even help with setup. We were nervous about fitting our big rig, but pull-through site #17 made it flawless. Where else does that??

    We originally booked August 22–25, extended to the 29th & then lucked into staying through Labor Day weekend. We canceled our other plans because Oak Lake had everything we wanted & more!!Pond swimming & obstacle course, movies on our inflatable screen, golf cart glow parades, s’mores, homemade campfire pizzas & endless family memories. The kids are still raving about it!

    Rebecca deserves a huge shoutout for going above & beyond! Tom & Marianne, the owners, are amazing hosts who clearly pour their hearts into making Oak Lake special. Even the coin operated laundry was a lifesaver & convinced us we need a washer/dryer in our camper for future impromptu stays 😂.

    We’re already talking about being put on the list for a seasonal site for next year bc we know we’ll be back again & again. Oak Lake RV Resort is Newton County’s hidden gem!!! If you’re searching for fun, hospitality & true family camping memories... THIS is the place!! Hands down, every time.

  • Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2019

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Nice campground near the Indiana Dunes National Park

    We followed the signs for Indiana Dunes National Park and found ourselves here. There is also a campground directly in the park but this one is just down the road. I think it’s still part of the same place but with a self-check-in there wasn’t anybody to ask. 

    The camp host left a list of available campsites on the check-in kiosk. We found just two sites still open and took one of them. 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. After setting up camp, I heard people in the woods right on the other side of the hill. I walked up the path and found that the neighboring campsite winds back there. We could sort of see them, and definitely hear them, but we still felt separate. The camper and car in the pull through spot provided a nice barrier so our dog didn’t get distracted by people walking by. 

    The National Park entrance is a few miles down the road. The beach was packed but the trails were emptier. We enjoyed hiking to the summit of 2 dunes. We stopped at the picnic area to have lunch in the shade. There’s also a trail that leads out from camp. However dogs are not allowed on the entire trail so we skipped it. 

    This is a nice National Park that’s only an hour from Chicago.

  • Art W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2021

    Lakeshore Camp Resort

    One step above WALMART

    This campground hosts many permanent or monthly campers, as evidenced by semi permanent structures, fences etc. There is a small lake that offers swimming and fishing, but we did not use this area. It is a huge area, with 4 shower and bathroom facilities, but they were old and needed maintenance and updating. One of us was brave enough to shower there, the other one preferred to take a sponge bath in the van. Each site that we saw had electric and waste water and potable water, so this was convenient. There is a loud highway nearby. The camp is a ten minute drive from West Beach area of Indiana Dunes National Park. As we ate breakfast on the supplied picnic table, the neighbor next to us had a loud argument with another resident involving a presumed theft, and police visited.

  • M
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Shamrock Park

    Great stay

    Village owned and operated campground, right on the St. Joseph River. Open all year. Many long term campers. $35 gets you a level full hook up site with WiFi. Very clean and well maintained with friendly staff.

  • C
    Jun. 3, 2021

    Michigan City Campground

    Great campground, will return

    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. We stayed  in the premium sites which were 90ft pull thought with 50A service, water and sewer, and the best wifi I have seen at a campsite. The cement patio was large with a picnic table and an adjacent fire pit. There is swimming pool and a game room, and a small store with the essentials, and propane.

    You are close to Indiana Dunes and the downtown area of Michigan city. Good food, shops are close by. 

    By the way there are a number of cabins/mini homes to rent.

  • E
    Mar. 19, 2024

    Indiana Dunes State Park Campground

    Close by taste of nature

    This is actually our second visit here. It’s only 20 minutes from our home, so we expect to come back many times. It’s a unique location about .5 miles from the actual beach and there’s a path/boardwalk that takes you right there. This is one of the few state parks that has a year-round heated bathroom with shower, so even with our popup camper we were able to take advantage of the decent weather for our first trip of the year. Sites are decent sized and have asphalt driveways with concrete pads. Sites are electric only, but there’s several water fills, even in winter. Very popular campground so you do have to book well in advance during regular season. Be aware that because it shares an entrance to the state park beach, entering on a summer Saturday or summer Sunday can take upwards of 45 minutes or more.

  • J
    Jun. 12, 2022

    Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park

    Big clean sites with lots of trees!

    A shout out to Dune Wood campground in Indiana Dunes National Park. Big, clean sites. They are sand/dirt pads and they rake them clean between each guest. We were impressed!

    There is a small paved parking area at each site big enough for 2 cars or epic sidewalk chalk for the little ones.🙂. Plus clean restrooms. No hook ups means it’s perfect for tents and small campers.

    The nearby state park campground is a sea of packed RVs. I’m so glad we’re here!

    There are several beaches within 5-10 minutes.

    The only downside- Mosquitoes! Bring the bug spray.


Guide to Indiana Dunes National Park

Explore the beauty of RV camping near Indiana Dunes National Park, where you can enjoy a mix of nature and amenities that cater to all your camping needs.

RVers like these nearby activities

  • At Lakeshore Camp Resort, families can take advantage of the lake with water rentals and a floating water slide, perfect for a fun-filled day.
  • Last Resort Campground offers free access to a pond where you can paddle boat and fish, making it a great spot for water enthusiasts.
  • Hickory Hills Campground at Bass Lake features a petting zoo and gemstone mining activities, ensuring entertainment for kids and adults alike.

Close to the Indiana Dunes

  • Cedar Lake Ministries RV Park is just a short drive from the Indiana Dunes, providing a serene environment with nature trails and a large field for pets to roam.
  • Mini Mountain Campground is situated near beautiful hiking trails and offers stunning views, making it an ideal base for exploring the dunes.
  • Emerald Trails Campground provides a peaceful retreat with a large pond for fishing and paddle boating, all while being conveniently located near the dunes.

Most parks have electrical/sewer hookups

  • Lakeside RV Resort offers full hookups, including electric and water, ensuring a comfortable stay for RVers.
  • Woodland Village Mobile Home & RV Park features electric hookups and sewer connections, making it a practical choice for long-term stays.
  • EZ Kamp provides essential amenities like electric and water hookups, catering to the needs of RV campers looking for convenience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What private RV parks are available near Indiana Dunes National Park?

Michigan City Campground is a popular private RV park less than 15 minutes from Indiana Dunes National Park. This gated facility offers premium 90-foot pull-through sites with 50A service, water, sewer connections, and exceptional WiFi. The campground features cement patios and is beautifully maintained. Another option is Lakeshore Camp Resort, which has many permanent or monthly campers and offers a small lake for swimming and fishing. For those willing to travel a bit further, other nearby private options include Lakeside RV Resort near New Carlisle and Cassidy Motel & RV Park near Laporte, both providing convenient bases for exploring the national park.

What amenities are provided at Indiana Dunes National Park RV campsites?

RV campsites at Indiana Dunes National Park offer basic amenities. At Dunewood Campground, you'll find large, clean sites with sand/dirt pads that are meticulously maintained between guests. Each site includes a small paved parking area that can accommodate two vehicles. The campground provides essential facilities but lacks full hookups. For more amenities, nearby Shamrock Park offers level full hookup sites with WiFi for $35, situated right on the St. Joseph River. This village-owned and operated campground is open year-round, is well-maintained with friendly staff, and provides a more developed camping experience while still being within a reasonable distance to explore Indiana Dunes National Park.

Where are the RV campgrounds located in Indiana Dunes National Park?

The main RV campground within Indiana Dunes National Park is Dunewood Campground — Indiana Dunes National Park, located just down the road from the main park entrance. Dunewood offers spacious sites with sand/dirt pads that are raked clean between guests and include small paved parking areas at each site. While the national park has limited camping options, Indiana Dunes State Park Campground is located within the boundaries of the national park and offers RV camping about half a mile from the beach with a path/boardwalk for beach access. It's important to note that while the state park campground remains open year-round with heated bathhouses, the national park campground (Dunewood) closes during winter months.