Beverly Shores perches on Lake Michigan's edge in Indiana, gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park's soaring sands. Campers flock here for dune hikes, beach sunsets, and rare black oak forests. Choose Dunewood Campground from $20/night or Central Avenue Walk-in Sites at $25/night to base your adventure steps from the waves.
Beverly Shores draws adventurers to Indiana Dunes National Park, where 15,000 acres of dunes tower over Lake Michigan. Hike the 3-mile Dune Succession Trail past shifting sands and pitcher plants. Stroll Lake Shore Drive past century-old cottages, then dip into Porter Beach's cool waters. Spot bald eagles soaring above marshes at Cowles Bog.
Dunewood Campground fits budget hikers and families with sites from $20/night amid hardwood forests. Central Avenue Walk-in Sites in the national park suit pet owners and dune explorers; pets roam free, water hookups flow at $25/night. Both parks launch you into trails and beaches without traffic hassles.
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Beverly Shores shines as a gateway to Indiana Dunes National Park's massive dunes and Lake Michigan beaches. This tiny town of 800 hosts historic spots like the 1920s Beverly Shores Railroad Station. Campers love its quiet streets leading to hikes on trails like Dune Succession, where sands shift yearly and rare plants thrive. Total seclusion meets epic outdoor action.
Dunewood Campground and Central Avenue Walk-in Sites top the list near Beverly Shores. Dunewood starts at $20/night in forested Indiana Dunes National Park spots. Central Avenue, also in the park, charges $25/night with water hookups; both hug Lake Michigan for quick beach runs.
Yes, Central Avenue Walk-in Sites allow pets in Indiana Dunes National Park. These $25/night spots include water hookups and sit near dog-friendly trails like the Lake View Trail. Dunewood Campground permits leashed pets too; keep them close amid wildlife-rich dunes.