Indiana Dunes National Park
1100 N Mineral Springs Rd, Porter, IN 46304
15,000 acres · 50 miles of trails
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- Park
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Type
- National park
- Location
- Porter, Indiana
- Coordinates
- 41.6533, -87.0581
- Size
- 15,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 50
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (4,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 4,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 15,000 acres of room
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Gear up for Indiana Dunes National Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
15,000-acre Lake Michigan dunes NP. Leashed dogs welcome on most trails. NOT permitted on West Beach swim area or Pinhook Bog trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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