Indiana Dunes National Park

Regulations on 30 October 2026

Signs at the site and later resolutions prevail; check the source.

These hold everywhere inside the boundary, whether or not a site is marked.

• Regulated

  Hiking · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Recreation (hiking, running, pedestrian use) is restricted to official designated trails only. Leaving a trail or walkway to shortcut the designated trail or to reach unauthorized viewpoints is prohibited.

  Published by National Park Service · Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent’s Compendium

• Regulated

  Camping & bivouac · All year

  In force on 30 October 2026

  J F M A M J J A S O N D
  • - Overnight parking or camping is prohibited, except in the Dunewood Campground, Central Avenue Walk-in Sites, and the Dunbar Group Site. Other areas must be authorized by the Superintendent.

  Published by National Park Service · Indiana Dunes National Park Superintendent’s Compendium