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  3. Indiana Dunes State Park

Camping at Indiana Dunes State Park near Chesterton

State park · Chesterton · 141 campsites

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

No reviews listedBook on Indiana State Parks

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 55 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

42 available sites

42 open of 141 sites
Site 036
Tent · Up to 55 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 019
Tent · Up to 50 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 022
Tent · Up to 55 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 064
Tent · Up to 45 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 034
Tent · Up to 55 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 047
Tent · Up to 55 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 051
Tent · Up to 55 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees
Site 053
Tent · Up to 55 ftElectricIndiana Dunes Campground Electric
Available all 2 nights
$86 for 2 nights
$43/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from ReserveAmerica

Availability on ReserveAmerica. Showing 40 of 141 sites.

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tent only
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electric
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electric
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electric
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electric
✓✓from $43
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electric
✓✓from $43
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electric
✓✓from $43
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electric
✓✓from $43
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tent only
✓✓from $43
027
electric
✓✓from $43
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electric
✓✓from $43
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electric
✓✓from $43
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✓✓from $43
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electric
✓✓from $43

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $86 for 2 nights
$43/night · Before taxes & fees
42 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Indiana State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Indiana State Parks ↗

42 openSites from $43/night
Book on Indiana State Parks

Amenities & location

  • Ada Accessible
  • Archeology Programs
  • Area Attraction
  • Artifact Petroglyph View
  • Beach
  • Beach Access
  • Beachcombing
  • Camp Host
  • Camp Store
  • Camping Improved Site
  • Cash Machine Atm
  • Cross Country
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 134 electric individual sites.

Location

1600 NORTH 25 EAST
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Indiana Dunes State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Indiana Dunes State Park?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
Does Indiana Dunes State Park have RV hookups?
134 electric individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Indiana Dunes State Park?
Reservable on ReserveAmerica (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Indiana Dunes State Park?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the ReserveAmerica listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Hookups & power
Listing 134 electric individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 138 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 138 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 0 of 147 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on ReserveAmerica
Getting there
Listing 1600 NORTH 25 EAST (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground
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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

The Man's Annex AKA the MANNEX!

4.5 mi from Indiana Dunes State Park (straight-line)
Sites $175/night
$350 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Rocking Horse Camping Ranch

12.7 mi from Indiana Dunes State Park (straight-line)
Sites from $68/night
$135 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Cozy Country Camping

20.6 mi from Indiana Dunes State Park (straight-line)
Sites $26/night
$52 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

141 individual reservable campsites from Indiana State Parks, checked Nov 8. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Electric

134 sites · From $43/night

Loops: INDIANA DUNES CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC (134)

40 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent only

4 sites · From $43/night

Loops: INDIANA DUNES CAMPGROUND ELECTRIC (4)

2 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Youth tent

3 sites · From $20/night

Loops: NISSAKI YOUTH GROUP TENT #1 loop (1), NISSAKI YOUTH GROUP TENT #2 loop (1), NISSAKI YOUTH GROUP TENT #3 loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Chicago Architecture River Cruise Chicago area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $39/person
    • Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $57/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 7 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 55 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2015 Heartland RVs Prowler Lynx
2015 Heartland RVs Prowler Lynx

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 6 · 31 mi from campground

$113/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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A perfect companion for first time campers & go to rig for seasoned campers
A perfect companion for first time campers & go to rig for seasoned campers

Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 8 · 41 mi from campground

$120/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2021 Coach Odyssey - FULLY-stocked, FREE Mobile Wifi
2021 Coach Odyssey - FULLY-stocked, FREE Mobile Wifi

Class C motorhome · 33 ft · sleeps 7 · 57 mi from campground

$275/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Indiana Dunes State Park

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Chicago Architecture River Cruise
Chicago Architecture River Cruise

Chicago area · 1 hr–1.3 hr · from $39/person

Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour
Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $45/person

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady
Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $57/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour
Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

Chicago area · 3 hr · from $85/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Jul 15–Jul 15: per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Indiana State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 8. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202640%7%0%
Dec 202657%0%0%
Jan 202760%0%0%
Feb 202759%0%0%
Mar 202759%0%0%
Apr 202796%4%0%
May 202775%10%0%
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile
Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile

Chicago area · 45 min · from $28/person

Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors

Chicago area · 2 hr · from $35/person

Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Chicago area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $49/person

Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour
Chicago Lake and River Architecture Tour

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $48/person

Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour
Chicago River 90-Minute Architecture Boat Tour

Chicago area · 1.5 hr · from $37/person