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Mount Baldy at Indiana Dunes National Park📷 Indianadunes, CC BY-SA 4.0

Mount Baldy

Michigan City, IN

Nature

A wandering sand dune that moves inland each year; access to the top is by ranger-guided hike, but the beach trail is open.

Nearest town
Michigan City, IN
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.7070, -86.9310

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Indiana Dunes and northern Indiana’s Amish country – West Beach Dune P6080056© Chris Light · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Indiana Dunes and northern Indiana’s Amish country

136 mi7 stops2 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Dunewood CampgroundCampsite
    4 mi from Mount Baldy · 67 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Michigan City CampgroundCampsite
    6 mi from Mount Baldy
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Indiana Dunes State Park CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Mount Baldy
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Sand Creek CampgroundCampsite
    10 mi from Mount Baldy
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La Porte County Fairgrounds CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from Mount Baldy
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Mini Mountain CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    23 mi from Mount Baldy
    TentsMotorhomes
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All campsites in Indiana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Mount Baldy?

Mount Baldy is in Michigan City, IN, at GPS 41.7070, -86.9310. It is about 38 mi from Chicago.

Can you camp near Mount Baldy?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Dunewood Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Mount Baldy?

Mount Baldy is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Indiana Dunes and northern Indiana’s Amish country.

What is there to see near Mount Baldy?

Places worth a stop nearby: Indiana Dunes State Park (8 mi), West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park (16 mi), Studebaker National Museum (35 mi) and University of Notre Dame (36 mi).

When is the best time to visit Mount Baldy?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)