Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters

As the seasons change, so do the recreational opportunities, park facility operating hours and closures and safety concerns. Here is a list of some of the activities that occur in the National Park: Beach-going & Swimming, Biking, Bird Watching, Camping, Fishing & Boating, Hiking, Geocaching, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding, Interpretive Programs, Picnic, Winter Activities and Guided Tours. Check the Calendar page on our website for our list of Ranger-led programs. Facilities Please visit our website at https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/west-beach.htm for facility information. Natural Features Indiana Dunes National Park is a treasure of diverse natural resources located within an urban setting. The national park features communities that have both scientific and historic significance to the field of ecology. In addition, four National Natural Landmarks (including Pinhook Bog and Cowles Bog) and one National Historical Landmark (the Bailly Homestead) are located within its boundaries. The park is comprised of over 15,000 acres (6070 ha) of dunes, oak savannas, swamps, bogs, marshes, prairies, rivers, and forests. It contains 15 miles (24 km) of Lake Michigan shoreline spanning the distance from Gary to Michigan City. Lake Michigan is part of the largest complex of freshwater lakes in the world. The national park's beaches are the park's most significant recreational resource. For more information on our natural features visit the Nature and Science page on the park website. Nearby Attractions Chellburg Farmhouse is open to the public during festivals, demonstrations, and ranger-guided tours. Contact the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center or the park calendar for dates and times. There is so much to do we can't list it all here! Be sure to also check the Nearby Attractions page on our park website. Charges & Cancellations A $10.00 service fee will apply if you modify your reservation or change your stay dates. Cancelling your reservation 14 days in advance prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time will also incur a $10 cancellation fee. Late cancellations (group shelter reservations cancelled less than 14 days before arriaval) will forfeit the entire use fee. For more information please review Recreation.gov's Rules and Reservations Policies.