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Dunewood Campground

IN · Indiana Dunes National Park

Dunewood Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 7 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (6/10) and eases to its lowest in April (3/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr3
  5. May5
  6. Jun6
  7. Jul5
  8. Aug5
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct6
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 13 tent-only sites
  • 53 RV sites
  • 4 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 99 ft

Activities: BIKING, BOATING, CANOEING, AMPHITHEATER, BACKPACKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, BEACHCOMBING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, EVENING PROGRAMS, FISHING, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, HIKING, INFORMATION SITE, KAYAKING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY, PICNICKING, RECREATION PROGRAMS, SWIMMING SITE, SWIMMING, VISITOR CENTER, WILDLIFE VIEWING, WATER ACCESS

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Dunewood Campground?

$25.00 per night camping fee. This fee is separate from the park entrance fee. A valid entrance pass or receipt is required for all visitors. You may pay upon arrival or purchase in advance. Indiana Dunes honors Federal interagency passes (annual, senior, access, 4th grade, Golden Age, etc.). For more information, visit the Indiana Dunes page. Fees & Passes page.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is