Access to West Beach - Indiana Dunes National Park

Category: National park

Address: 376 N County Line Rd, Gary, IN 46403, USA

Phone: +12193951882

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 8AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8AM–9PM

Wednesday: 8AM–9PM

Thursday: 8AM–9PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–9PM

Reviews

Tisheena Marie

Jun 14, 2021

We loved this beach! Very pretty watching the sunset. It's cheap entertainment for kiddos of all ages. Only downfall is the walk from the parking lot to the beach, but nothing wrong with a little exercise.

Daniel Pollak

Sep 4, 2020

Beautiful national park. We took the dune succession trail to get to the beach which was a treat. I’m used to dunes at the jersey shore that only have grasses. Very cool to see a forest on the dunes. The water was warm, and the waves impressive for a lake! Also very cool to see Chicago in the distance. Highly recommend.

Ron Seman

Nov 12, 2019

The beach is great and the hiking is so cool! Try all the hiking and then cool off! The Dunes Succession Trail has LOTS of stairs and a view of the skyline of Chicago. Look for this sunrise! Still have energy? Walk or bike the Marquette Trail just West of the Park. Whatever you do, don’t sit on your couch and watch Netflix like a ROBOT. EXPAND your mind whale you still have one.

A. Christine

May 23, 2018

Beautiful beach and national park! Great hiking trails. Wonderful scenery and wild life too! During summer months there's a charge for parking (maybe 5-6 dollars). The beach is clean. On a really clear day you can see the Chicago skyline too! Husband took me to this beach and I've been hooked ever since! It is such a beautiful and peaceful place!

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Questions & Answers

are you allowed to bring a dog?

Do Do | Jul 4, 2019
Heather Anderson | Jul 5, 2019

Yes . Just have to be on a leash and clean up its messes .

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You're able to swim here correct?

Meagn Brzoska | Jul 4, 2018
atom weis | Jul 5, 2018

Yes

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Are the beach still open?

Nicole Baker | Aug 7, 2020
Nicole Crayton | Aug 8, 2020

We were there just last weekend with the kids and it was open.

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Are dogs allowed at west beach?

redcskins | Jul 4, 2019
Kathleen Mauch | Jul 5, 2019

Yep! Need to be leashed and please clean up poop!

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Is there fishing anywhere here?

Michael Robinson | Jul 4, 2019
A. Christine | Jul 5, 2019

I don't think so. However, if you have access to a boat, as you go sailing I'm pretty sure you can go fishing.

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Can you watch the sunset here?

Ali S | Jul 4, 2019
Ramberto Villafana | Jul 5, 2019

Yes they close at 10:00pm.

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Can you bring dogs?

Kasey Reneau | Sep 6, 2020
Allison Reno | Sep 7, 2020

as long as the dog is on a leash and you clean up after them its ok

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is west beach open?

Justin Miceli | Jun 5, 2021
Brenda Chesnut | Jun 6, 2021

Yes! There were no lifeguards but I don't think they officially opened until Memorial day weekend.

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