Dunewood Campground, Porter, IN

Dunewood Campground in Porter county is located just 15 min west of Michigan City, IN with an elevation of 624 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. 53 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. There is a fee of $25.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets.

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4.4 out of 5

5 star		65%
4 star		19%
3 star		7%
2 star		4%
1 star		3%

@fathak633DDC8C · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #1

There were very few other campers besides my wife and I. In the middle of the night in the campsite near us, the woman was screaming for hours. It was very scary and we felt very vulnerable and didn't know what to do.

@PatrickM390922 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #8

Spotless restrooms and well-maintained grounds generally. Large spaces between sites. Some traffic and railroad noise--but we think the trains are kinda romantic :-)

@ElizabethM1936 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #16

Gorgeous campground in a fantastic location. I rode my bicycle all around and had a relaxing time. Still open for fall camping in late October, I was delighted to get a hot shower on a cold morning. The camp host was very friendly and gave me information about fun things to go do.

@NicoleHE33E539 · Camped on Oct 26, 2024 at Campsite #4

This campground doesn't actually accommodate big rigs like it claims to. We are in a 46ft fifth and really struggled to have enough room to get into the spot as well as get out of the campground. It was lovely & peaceful (minus the raccoons tormenting us in the trees overhead haha) but definitely not big rig friendly. Honestly, it's probably not even friendly for bigger than a 30foot. Lesson learned to not assume that the website or the site map is accurate.

@CraigL3652027 · Camped on Oct 23, 2024 at Campsite #42

Dune wood campground is very well maintained. The support staff is doing a great job. A big thanks to Darlene, the campground host! She is doing a superb job, keeping track of incoming and outgoing campers, and potentially available campsites. We had reserved a site which turned out insufficient for us. Darlene helped us find an available site at Dunewood, and told us how to contact Recreation.gov, to switch the reservation to the new site. She was on top of who was leaving the campground and it helped us greatly!

@JayK7783297 · Camped on Oct 22, 2024 at Campsite #52

Amazed at the shear beauty of the land and facilities

@KarolA3D498FE3 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #26

Beautiful campground! Everything was extra clean at the bathhouse! Our site was beautiful and the other campsites are too close!

@pamk6446262 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #31

Nice and private camp hostess very nice. Looking forward to next year

@PatriciaR58138 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #13

This is a beautiful campground: clean facilities, nice campsites that seem well cared for and level.The park itself is interesting and the nearby Kemil Beach with close by parking was easy to access and watch the dark sky. It is NOT walkable from the campground. Other campers were polite and quiet. Unfortunately the ambient noise at night is too loud. Both the traffic from a nearby roadway and the constant passing of freight trains and the blowing of the horn kept me awake. I happened to have a pair of earplugs (not noise cancelling) but the din around me continued. If you are in an RV or something that closes down, or have noise cancelling earphone, this may not be a problem. Overall a nice 2 day nature trip.

@JohnK6536193 · Camped on Oct 19, 2024 at Campsite #66

Don't let the photos fool you the sites look way better in person.They're all a quick walk from the parking area, with plenty of space and some-what privacy between them, so you can really enjoy yourself. The main area has clean restrooms with showers, which is super convenient. Plus, Hobgoblin has an awesome drink selection, and Jannsens Dunes Mart has all the basics in case you need to grab anything you left behind.

@RichardTCF1853 · Camped on Oct 18, 2024 at Campsite #45

This campground is quiet, and the sites are level and spacious. I appreciate the clean bathrooms and individual shower rooms, as well.

@JasonP8367262 · Camped on Oct 17, 2024 at Campsite #34

Nice bathroom with hot shower, but road noise and train TERRIBLE!!!! This campground is in the middle of 2 cities and along a major highway. Did not seem like a Nat park campground at all!

@AmandaR9586003 · Camped on Oct 17, 2024 at Campsite #57

We stayed at one of the walk-in campsites in mid-October. Since the walk-in sites are positioned around the parking lot and campground loop, most are a relatively short walk to the bathroom/showers. Sites are a good size with plenty of space for tent and room to move around. Fire ring at our site was in excellent condition. Camp host was easy to find and helpful, directing us to where to get firewood. The campground itself does not sell firewood, but there is a gas station very close by that does. Dunewood Trace trailhead is also accessible from the campgrounds, which is another plus, since the trail is connected to the Glenwood Dunes trail system. The main caveat with the NP campground is that they are about 10 miles from the beach. We didn't really mind this, as we would have to drive to Cowles Bog and other sites regardless, but if you prefer a walk to the beach from your campsite, the SP campground might be preferable. Otherwise, we liked Dunewood, as good as the other NP campgrounds we've stayed at.

@GudrunC10E3889 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #40

Great camp sites throughout this park. We got a pull through site which was perfect! Lots of space between sites.

@KarenR20722329 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #46

The camping sites are very large and well separated from each other. The restrooms and showers were very clean. Views of Chicago from Indiana Dunes are spectacular along with just the beauty of Lake Michigan.

@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Oct 10, 2024 at Campsite #47

Great stop for overnight travelers

@RichardS712869 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #37

Beautiful campground. However, the train and traffic noise was over the top. I didnt get any sleep and ended up leaving after one night of a four night planned visit.

@DanielK2430073 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #52

Solid, quiet (except for the train), clean, close in. No criticisms.

@JianghuaL555C4 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #61

The best campground so far. I have been 32 national parks. Luxurious campground with hot water, 4 shower rooms, spacious restroom, very very clean, two hand dryers, one put higher for drying my hair. 5 min from beach, good restaurant and grocery right outside of campground.

@TimothyQD626E7 · Camped on Oct 2, 2024 at Campsite #52

Well maintained camp site, top notch shower / restroom facilities. Trails well signed. Over all an excellent experience

@JamesM9879118 · Camped on Oct 2, 2024 at Campsite #56

Camp sites were clean and well spaced apart. Camphosts were friendly and helpful. South Shore train service runs close by the campground so be aware of some train noise.

@kirkj2938230 · Camped on Sep 30, 2024 at Campsite #52

Great campground. Nice spaces and well laid out

@ANNW8257673 · Camped on Sep 30, 2024 at Campsite #20

Super nice people work there. Super neat camp sites. Excellent bathroom facilities. A+

@CelesteB54DFE9 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #36

Beautiful, spacious campground with amazing tree coverage & great bath houses

@GlennBEE215EAF · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #29

Very disappointed with the poor condition of the campsite and of the shower rooms

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