Indiana Dunes National Park Overview
Lake Michigan's might has influenced Indiana Dunes for millennia. Wind and waves have shaped the land, leaving a rich mosaic of habitats along these 15 miles of Indiana coast. Over 50 miles of trails lead through shifting sand dunes, quiet woodlands, sunny prairies and lush wetlands. Known for its striking plant and bird diversity, it's easy to find inspiration throughout the park’s 15,000 acres.
Entrance Fees
| Annual 4th Grade Pass - $0 |
| Available to U.S. 4th graders (including home-schooled and free-choice learners, 10 years of age) with a valid Every Kid in a Park paper voucher. The pass is valid for the duration of the 4th grade school year through the following summer (September throu |
| Volunteer Annual Pass - $0 |
| Pass for volunteers acquiring 250 service hours on a cumulative basis. Provides free access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. Valid for one full year from the month of earning the pass (through last |
| Active Military Annual Pass - $0 |
| Yearly pass available to US military members and the dependents of deployed military in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, as well as most members of the US Reserves and National Guard. Proper military ID is required (CAC Card or DoD For |
| Access Lifetime Pass - $0 |
| Lifetime access pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Documentation is requested, but not required, to obtain the pass. Provides free access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard |
| West Beach - Access Pass Entrance Fee (Currently No Charge*) - $3 |
| This expanded amenity fee is discounted by 50% and provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. *Fee is collected daily from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend, 8:00 am to as late as 7:00 pm Central Time. |
| West Beach - Senior Pass Entrance Fee - $3 |
| This expanded amenity fee is discounted by 50% and provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. |
| West Beach - Access Pass Entrance Fee - $3 |
| This expanded amenity fee is discounted by 50% and provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. |
| West Beach - Senior Pass Entrance Fee (Currently No Charge*) - $3 |
| This expanded amenity fee is discounted by 50% and provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. *Fee is collected daily from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend, 8:00 am to as late as 7:00 pm Central Time. |
| West Beach - Standard Entrance Fee - $6 |
| This expanded amenity fee provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. |
| West Beach - Standard Entrance Fee (Currently No Charge*) - $6 |
| This expanded amenity fee provides entry for one (1) vehicle. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. *Fee is collected daily from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend, 8:00 am to as late as 7:00 pm Central Time. |
| Dunewood Campground - Access Pass Camping Fee - $13 |
| This camping fee is discounted by 50% and provides for one (1) campsite. There is no electric or water hookups. There is a dump station on site. |
| Dunewood Campground - Senior Pass Camping Fee - $13 |
| This camping fee is discounted by 50% and provides for one (1) campsite. There is no electric or water hookups. There is a dump station on site. |
| Entrance - Per Person - $15 |
| 7-Day Per Person Entrance Fee (Organized, non-commercial groups) Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, boat, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour. |
| 7-Day Per Person Entrance Pass (Organized, non-commercial groups) - $15 |
| Visitors 16 years of age or older who enter on foot, bicycle, boat, or as part of an organized group not involved in a commercial tour. |
| Senior Annual Pass - $20 |
| Yearly senior pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents, age 62 or over. Valid for one full year from the month of purchase (through last day of that month). The annual senior pass can be upgraded to a lifetime senior pass by exchanging up to four ann |
| Entrance - Motorcycle - $20 |
| 7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Motorcycle Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase) |
| 7-Day Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle Pass - $20 |
| Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase) |
| 7-Day Park Entrance Pass - Motorcycle Fee - $20 |
| Per motorcycle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase) |
| Entrance - Private Vehicle - $25 |
| 7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Family-Size Vehicle Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase). |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan - $25 |
| Entry for commercial sedans with 6 or less people. Cost is $25.00 plus $15 per person (not to exceed next highest rate). |
| Dunewood Campground - Standard Camping Fee - $25 |
| This camping fee provides for one (1) campsite. There is no electric or water hookups. There is a dump station on site. |
| 7-Day Park Entrance Pass - Family-Size Vehicle - $25 |
| Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase). |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Sedan (1-6 persons) - $25 |
| Entry for commercial sedans with 6 or less people. Cost is $25.00 plus $15 per person (not to exceed next highest rate). |
| 7-Day Park Entrance Pass - Family-Size Vehicle Pass - $25 |
| Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase). |
| West Beach - Bus Entrance Fee (Currently No Charge*) - $30 |
| This expanded amenity fee provides entry for one (1) bus. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. *Fee is collected daily from the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend, 8:00 am to as late as 7:00 pm Central Time. |
| West Beach - Bus Entrance Fee - $30 |
| This expanded amenity fee provides entry for one (1) bus. The fee helps maintain the bathhouse and lifeguards during the peak season. |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Van (7-15 persons) - $40 |
| Entry for commercial vans with 7-15 people. |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Mini Bus (16-25 persons) - $40 |
| Entry for commercial mini bus with 16-25 people. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van - $40 |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Van (7-15 persons) - $40.00 Entry for commercial vans with 7-15 people. |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus - $40 |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Mini Bus (16-25 persons) - $40.00 Entry for commercial mini bus with 16-25 people. |
| Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass - $45 |
| This pass provides entry for the pass owner(s) and passengers in a family-sized vehicle. This pass only works at the Indiana Dunes National Park and is not accepted at the Indiana Dunes State Park. |
| Annual Entrance - Park - $45 |
| Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass This pass provides entry for the pass owner(s) and passengers in a family-sized vehicle. This pass only works at the Indiana Dunes National Park and is not accepted at the Indiana Dunes State Park. Passes can be purchased from the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center, seasonally at the West Beach kiosk, or online at recreation.gov. |
| Senior Lifetime Pass - $80 |
| Lifetime senior pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents, age 62 or over. Provides free access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. Provides a 50% discount for select Expanded Amenity Fees (park sp |
| Annual Pass - $80 |
| Yearly pass available to the general public that provides free access to, and use of, federal recreation sites that charge an Entrance or Standard Amenity Fee. Valid for one full year from the month of purchase (through last day of that month). No discoun |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Motor Coach (26+ persons) - $100 |
| Entry for commercial motor coaches with 26+ persons. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach - $100 |
| Commercial Tour Fee - Motor Coach (26+ persons) - $100.00 Entry for commercial motor coaches with 26+ persons. |