Is Indiana Dunes open right now?
From the NPS
Current alerts
6 closures2 caution1 information
- Park Closure
Partial Trail Closures on Bailly / Chellberg Trail
Portions of Bailly / Chellberg Trail (with stairs) will be closed through October (10/30/26), to allow completion of boardwalk replacement project.
- Park Closure
Partial Trail Closure - Dunewood Trace
Partially open. Persistent flooding west of the campground currently limits access to the entire trail. Hikers may not always be able to traverse the full length.
- Park Closure
Closure - Hobart Woodland Trail
Closed. The Woodland Trail is closed indefinitely, and no reopening date is available. However, the paved Oak Savannah Trail remains open.
- Park Closure
Partial Closure - Upland Trail
The middle boardwalk was lost due to a tree strike, making the full loop inaccessible. At this time, there is no timeline for replacement.
- Park Closure
Closure - Heron Rookery Trail
Closed. The trail is undergoing tree removal and rerouting due to riverbank collapse. It is expected to reopen in the fall, after mosquito activity decreases.
- Park Closure
Partial Closures to Little Calumet River Trail and Glenwood Dunes Trail
Marquette Greenway construction will require closing sections of the Glenwood Dunes Trail (April–December 2026) and Little Calumet River / Mnoké Prairie Trail (May–December 2026). Closure dates may shift as work progresses. Please follow all posted closures and check the park website or NPS App for updates.
More on nps.gov - Caution
Water Safety Alert
After recent storms, E. coli levels are likely to reach above safe swimming standards. Entering the water after heavy rainfall is never recommended. Know before you go and always check our Beach Safety page before heading to park beaches.
More on nps.gov - Caution
Partial Trail Closure at Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk
Closed portion of Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Trail along Burns Waterway due to unsafe conditions from erosional damage. This trail portion will remain closed while funding is sought for repair work. Pier access remains open on either side of closure.
- Information
Other Park Conditions and Updates
For more information on storm related repairs and other park conditions like beach and hiking safety visit our park status page.
More on nps.gov
Checked Oct 1, 2026, 3:39 PM ET from the NPS alerts feed. Closures can be partial (one road or trail), so read each alert.
Opening hours (NPS)
Indiana Dunes National Park general areas
monday 6:00AM - 11:00PM tuesday 6:00AM - 11:00PM wednesday 6:00AM - 11:00PM thursday 6:00AM - 11:00PM friday 6:00AM - 11:00PM saturday 6:00AM - 11:00PM sunday 6:00AM - 11:00PM West Beach
monday 6:00AM - 9:00PM tuesday 6:00AM - 9:00PM wednesday 6:00AM - 9:00PM thursday 6:00AM - 9:00PM friday 6:00AM - 9:00PM saturday 6:00AM - 9:00PM sunday 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Before you go
- Entrance: $25 / vehicle
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FAQ
Indiana Dunes: open or closed?
- Is Indiana Dunes National Park open year-round?
- The National Park Service says: "The general areas of the park are open year-round. Please check individual areas for specific hours of operation." Roads, campgrounds and visitor centers can still close for the season or for weather, so check current alerts.
- How do I check closures at Indiana Dunes?
- This page lists the park's current NPS alerts, refreshed hourly. The National Park Service's own current-conditions page for Indiana Dunes is the authority for road status and closures.
Sources · 3
- 1.Indiana Dunes National Park — current conditions · National Park Service
- 2.NPS Data API — alerts · National Park Service
- 3.NPS Visitor Use Statistics — monthly recreation visits, 2021–2025 (IRMA stats REST service) · National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) — Visitor Use Statistics Program
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