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Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape in Chesterton, IN. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than 3 miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan’s southern shore. The national lakeshore beaches to the east of the park are pet friendly - Kemil Beach, Dunbar Beach and Lake View Beach. Dogs must be on a leash at all times, even when swimming in the lake. Handlers allowing pets to chase birds or otherwise harass wildlife are subject to a citation. Pet handlers are responsible for carrying waste off the beach. Visit Website

Or call (219) 926-1952 or email dunesnc@dnr.in.gov for more information.

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Indiana Dunes State Park has received a rating of 4.2 out of 5 bones by 5 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 873 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Marielle
    Jun 29, 2021
    Great location

    We LOVED taking our pup to the beach! We went to Kemil beach so we could try to get him to swim (if you want to swim with your pup you have to go to one of the beaches without lifeguards). It was pretty quiet which was great for our nervous pup. We didn’t seem to have any issues with mosquitos.

  • Valerie
    Jun 16, 2019
    Wow!

    Wonderful beach! So pretty. Nice people. We went east of Kemil Beach. The dogs had a blast! Yes, there were mosquitos but it was worth it.

  • Stephanie
    Jun 10, 2019
    Mosquitos Everywhere

    Before continuing we were here in mid June. I know the time of year may have something to do with it but we couldn’t walk twenty feet without one of us being bit. I LOVE hiking and so does my mom and dog, but we left extremely early due to the pests.

    Dog friendly.

  • Kari
    Jul 6, 2018
    Loved it

    Beautiful beach, very clean. Bath rooms r newer & clean. Kids & dog loved going up & down the dunes. Couldnt swim due to red flags but enjoyed the day anyway!

  • Amanda
    More than a year ago
    loved the trails!

    We really enjoyed walking the trails with our dogs and some beautiful views from the top of the dunes!

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