Best Campgrounds near La Porte, IN
La Porte, Indiana is surrounded by good camping options near several parks. Indiana Dunes National Park draws many campers to Dunewood Campground, which has roomy sites and is close to the beaches. The campground keeps its facilities clean and has showers that work well for families with kids. Potato Creek State Park Campground sits about 18 miles from La Porte and has hiking trails ranging from easy to challenging with nice views along the way. You can drive to both campgrounds on good roads that work for RVs, trailers, and cars. Most people camp here during summer when it's warm and sunny, though fall camping is great too when leaves change and temperatures cool down. Keep in mind that Indiana Dunes requires you to buy a park pass on top of your camping fee. You'll see plenty of wildlife like deer, raccoons and birds in these areas, so store your food properly. Remember to practice Leave No Trace when you visit. La Porte's nearby camping spots give you choices between beach camping and forest settings.
