Place
National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park
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Places
Places in Indiana Dunes
Viewpoints, landmarks, trailheads, and useful stops.More places
Place
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)
One-stop hub for exhibits, films, maps, and trip planning
Place
Dunes Succession Trail Boardwalk
Short loop with big dune climb and Lake Michigan views
Place
Lake Michigan
Dunes‑backed beach with clear water, sunsets, and room to roamTrails
Trails in Indiana Dunes
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.More trails
Challenging
Indiana Dunes Trail 9
Rugged dune loop with big Lake Michigan views and blowouts
Moderate
Cowles Bog Trail
Wetlands to dunes loop with a quiet beach and one steep sand climb.
Moderate
Dune Succession Trail
Short loop of dunes, stairs, and big Lake Michigan views
Moderate
West Beach - Dune Succession Trail
Short dune loop with stairs, skyline views, and a beach finishWildlife
Wildlife in Indiana Dunes
Always follow park rules and local laws. Never approach wildlife, stay in your vehicle when required, and stay completely out of roadways.More wildlife
Sighting mapWhere to look
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianusReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensisReports peak in the early evening, around 6 PMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Great Blue Heron
Ardea herodiasReports peak in the early morning, around 6 AMOpen wildlife map
Sighting mapWhere to look
Wild Turkey
Meleagris gallopavoReports peak in the early morning, around 7 AMOpen wildlife mapBefore you go
Current park alerts
Road work, closures, safety notices, and updates from official park sources.More alerts
Closure
