Portions of Porter Beach are closed.
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2020, the public can call 219-395-1003 to get recorded information on available parking at Indiana Dunes National Park beaches and the nearby Indiana Dunes State Park. For the latest status of the National Park, click here.
Part of the Indiana Dunes National Park.
Porter Beach offers access to Cowles Bog, which has rare plants and varied wildlife. A 4.6-mile trail leads to the dunes and the beach. Swimming permitted no lifeguards on duty. Swim at your own risk, rip currents and waves can make swimming hazardous.
Hours: 6 am to 11 pm, daily.
Amenities: Restrooms, wheelchair accessible and parking available for 50 vehicles. No pets, no alcohol, no glass containers, no fires on beach.
Parking: At the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Johnson Beach Road in Porter.
