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Entrance
Free
No permit needed
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⭐ Highlights
→West Beach — most popular Lake Michigan swimming beach
→Cowles Bog Trail — nationally significant plant biodiversity
→Dunbar Beach — quieter stretch with camping nearby
⚠ Before you go
!Lake Michigan undertow can be dangerous — check swim advisories
!Mt. Baldy closed for stabilization — check NPS website
!Poison ivy widespread throughout
When to visit
Indiana Dunes by Season
Spring (Apr–May)
Wildflowers. Birding excellent.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Beach season. Very crowded.
Fall (Sep–Oct)
Best hiking. Monarch migration.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Ice formations on shore. Quiet.