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West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park – West Beach Dune P6080056📷 Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0

West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park

Portage, IN

Nature

A guarded Lake Michigan beach with the Dune Succession Trail climbing stairs over dunes; the Chicago skyline is visible across the lake.

Nearest town
Portage, IN
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
41.6230, -87.2110

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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136 mi7 stops2 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Indiana Dunes State Park CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Sand Creek CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Dunewood CampgroundCampsite
    12 mi from West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park · 67 pitches
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Michigan City CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp To-Pe-Ne-BeeCampsite
    17 mi from West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • La Porte County Fairgrounds CampgroundCampsite
    24 mi from West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Indiana · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park?

West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park is in Portage, IN, at GPS 41.6230, -87.2110. It is about 17 mi from Michigan City.

Can you camp near West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp Resort, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park?

West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Indiana Dunes and northern Indiana’s Amish country.

What is there to see near West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Indiana Dunes State Park (8 mi), Mount Baldy (16 mi), Field Museum (27 mi) and Route 66 Begin Sign (28 mi).

When is the best time to visit West Beach, Indiana Dunes National Park?

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)