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Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Central Avenue Beach Indiana Dunes National Park credits NPS Photo
Central Avenue Beach at low water levels, spring 2006.
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park credits Rafi Wilkinson
Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Peace on Lake Michigan credits Jeff Manuszak
Peace on Lake Michigan
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Sunset on Lake Michigan credits Michael Gard
Sunset on Lake Michigan
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Mnok Prairie in Bloom credits Jeff Manuszak
Mnok Prairie
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Porter Beach Access Point credits Jeff Manuszak
Porter Beach Access Point
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Sunset at Lake View credits Jeff Manuszak
Sunset at Lake View
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore credits Share the Experience, Natalie Neeham
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Central Beach credits NPS Collection
Central Beach
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park credits Rafi Wilkinson
Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore credits Rafi Wilkinson
Sunset at Indiana Dunes National Park
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INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK CENTRAL BEACH
INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK CENTRAL BEACH
151 Central Avenue
Michigan City, Indiana   46360
(lat:41.7027 lon:-86.9507) map location

Phone: 219-926-7561
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Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park's 15,000 acres will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.
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Indiana Dunes National Park Central Beach is located near Chesterton, Gary and Hobart


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Area Campgrounds
Michigan City Campground
1601 U.S. 421
Michigan City, IN
219-872-7600
Area Amusement
Indiana Dunes Nat Lakeshore
1453 N Tremont Rd
Chesterton, IN
+12199262224
Area Farmers Markets
Coffee Creek Farmers Market
2300 Village Point
Chesterton, IN
+12193802018
St. Stanislaus of Michigan City Farmers' Market
109 Ann St
Michigan City, IN
+12198511785
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Fire Drill Charters - Great Lakes Fishing Adventures
200 Heisman Harbor Rd
Michigan City, IN
12198988282
Area Hunting Fishing Supplies
Chief's Bait Shop
1114 W 4th St
Michigan City, IN
+12198744086
Area Museums
Westchester Public Library - Township History Museum
700 W Porter Ave
Chesterton, IN
+12199839715
Area Outfitters
My Bike of Michigan City
1713 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN
2198790899
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Directions
Visitors can access the national park via Interstate 94, the Indiana Toll Road (Interstate 80/90), U.S. Highway 12, U.S. Highway 20, Indiana State Road 49, and various other local roads. The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 North State Road 49, Porter, IN 46304). For a driving map to the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center or other locations, check out our maps page.

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