Warren Dunes State Park Campground
Art S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2019

Lake Michigan camping with dunes and trails

I remember coming here when I was young but haven’t stayed here in decades. It was time to try it out again. We arrived around 5 or 6 and found lots of open sites on a Wednesday. They put us in a nicely wooded site with empty neighboring sites. We could see our neighbors and others walked by on the road so there were plenty of people in camp. There were water puddles in the road and some campsites. It rained during the night too. Our site is sandy with no grass which wasn’t as great with the wetness. However it’s camping at the dunes so it’s expected. The vault toilets are ok- one had standing water in the corner. Water is available a few sites down and a garbage bin is on the way out. We camped in the rustic loop- no electric or other hookups. There is a larger section with 2 loops that has these amenities. Showers are also located over there. It’s a longer walk or you can drive to the showers. 

We tried hiking and found fallen trees blocking the path. There are other trails to choose from. Be sure to check out the beach and climb up the sand dunes. 

This was a nice campground within a couple hours of Chicago.

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  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019
  • Sandy ground with a few puddles by the road after it rained
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  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Warren Dunes State Park Campground by Art S., October 12, 2019