National Park · IN
Indiana Dunes National Park
Indiana Dunes is quietest in January and February and busiest in July.
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Pick a month to visit Indiana Dunes
This week
7-day forecast
| Day | Conditions | High | Low | Precip chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 10 | Drizzle | 75°F | 71°F | 58% |
| Sat 11 | Overcast | 80°F | 69°F | 1% |
| Sun 12 | Clear | 79°F | 65°F | 1% |
| Mon 13 | Clear | 80°F | 63°F | 1% |
| Tue 14 | Clear | 87°F | 66°F | 0% |
| Wed 15 | Clear | 87°F | 72°F | 1% |
| Thu 16 | Drizzle | 85°F | 74°F | 4% |
Forecast data by Open-Meteo
Source: Open-Meteo
Weather
Monthly climate normals
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | 2.5" |
| February | — | — | 2.5" |
| March | — | — | 2.5" |
| April | — | — | 3.9" |
| May | — | — | 4.2" |
| June | — | — | 4.7" |
| July | — | — | 4.5" |
| August | — | — | 3.6" |
| September | — | — | 3.8" |
| October | — | — | 3.3" |
| November | — | — | 2.8" |
| December | — | — | 2.2" |
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CRETE 2.6 E, IL US
Know before you go
Fees & hours
- Entrance fee
- $20 — Valid for 7 days. Admits up to 2 private, non-commercial motorcycles with up to 4 total passengers.
- Hours
- The general areas of the park are open year-round. Please check individual areas for specific hours of operation.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- 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.
- Park Closure
Hobart Woodland Trail Temporary Closure
Hobart Woodland is closed until further notice while park crews work to clear several downed trees that are creating hazardous conditions for visitors.
- 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.
Details on nps.gov →
Source: NPS Data API