How many beaches are at Indiana Dunes?

nine different beaches
With nine different beaches along 15 miles of Lake Michigan’s southern shoreline, it’s easy to get confused! This guide will help you decide which Indiana Dunes beach is best for your visit.

Is there an ocean in Indiana?

Indiana may not face the Atlantic or the Pacific Ocean, but this Midwest state has no shortage of fine beaches. The state borders Lake Michigan in the northwest, one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Occasionally, waves are high enough to attract surfers, and winds often pull kite surfers along the water.

Which Great Lake has the prettiest beaches?

Lake Erie is the shallowest of all the Great Lakes, making it the warmest. Crystal Beach by far the town of Fort Erie’s biggest draw.

Where are the best beaches in Indiana Dunes?

Indiana Dunes Visitor Center 2. Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education 3. West Beach 4. Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach 5. Porter Beach 6. Kemil Beach 7. Dunbar Beach 8. Lake View Beach 9. Central Avenue Beach 10. Mount Baldy Beach (Beach is open but dune is closed) 11. Paul H. Douglas Trail (Miller Woods) 12. West Beach 13.

Where is Indiana Dunes State Park?

Indiana Dunes State Park means primitive, beautiful, historic and amazing landscape, unique in the Hoosier state. With more than 3 miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore, the park’s 2,182 acres are located at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County.

Can you swim in Indiana Dunes National Park?

Indiana Dunes National Park Indiana Dunes National Park Indiana Dunes National Park LAKE MICHIGAN Lake Michigan can be dangerous. For your safety, swim in guarded areas only. Pets are strictly prohibited on Swimming Beach. INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK

Where can I see the bank swallows in Indiana Dunes?

During the spring and summer, watch the Bank Swallows come and go from their nests in the dunes. Central Avenue Beach, May 2016. Indiana Dunes Visitor Center phone number.