Dunewood Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates April 1 through November 1. Reservations available on Recreation.gov up to 6 months in advance. Stays limited to 14 consecutive nights per 30-day period. Check-out at noon.
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 1:35PM CDT until August 11 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... Central Porter County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 430 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 134 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merrillville, Valparaiso, Hobart, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Wheeler, Boone Grove and Malden. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Lakeshore Flood Warning issued August 11 at 11:24AM CDT until August 11 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
* WHAT...Lakeshore Flood Warning. * WHERE...Central and Southern Cook County Illinois, Lake County Indiana, and Cook County Indiana. * WHEN...Through 5pm this Evening. * IMPACTS...FORECAST WAVE HEIGHTS... 3 to 6 feet, with significant, rapid water level fluctuations with potential to flood areas along the lakeshore multiple feet deep.
About
Dunewood Campground provides a forested basecamp for exploring Indiana Dunes National Park's 15 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 50 miles of trails, and diverse ecosystems including dunes, wetlands, prairies, and oak savannas. The 67-site campground is divided into two loops with 54 conventional drive-in sites accommodating RVs and tents, and 13 walk-in tent-only sites. Four sites (15, 30, 41, and 55) are wheelchair accessible. All sites include fire rings for campfires. Each loop features centrally located modern restrooms with free hot and cold showers, multiple potable water spigots, and a seasonal RV dump station. A convenience store and gas station are located a quarter mile north at the intersection of US Highway 12 and Broadway Avenue. Lake View Beach is 1.5 miles north of the campground. Campers should avoid parking in the adjacent Town of Beverly Shores beach lot, which is strictly enforced. The park offers year-round recreational opportunities from beach swimming and hiking in summer to cross-country skiing in winter. Nearby attractions include the Heron Rookery, Cowles Bog National Natural Landmark, Chellberg Farm, and the historic Bailly Homestead.
Directions
From I-94, take exit 26B and follow signs for IN-49 North for 1.0 mile. Keep left to stay on IN-49 North for 1.7 miles. Make a sharp right onto US-12 East. In 4.7 miles, turn right onto Broadway. In 300 feet, turn left onto Golf Wood Road to the campground entrance.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| INDU_Communications@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (219) 395-1882 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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