About this campground
View lobby displays and pick up brochures about Porter County, Indiana, Dunes State Park, and Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoy educational displays and watch two short orientation videos. Shop in the Eastern National bookstore. The visitor center is open everyday with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Getting there
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304). GPS Coordinates: 41.633349, -87.053762 (Decimal Degrees).
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Chellberg Farm Picnic SheltersIndiana Dunes National Park2 mi
- Dunewood CampgroundIndiana Dunes National Park5 mi
- Central Avenue Walk-in SitesIndiana Dunes National Park7 mi
- West Beach Picnic SheltersIndiana Dunes National Park8 mi
- Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental EducationIndiana Dunes National Park11 mi
- MiamiMississinewa Lake87 mi
Explore more Indiana camping
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Indiana campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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