When is entrance fee-free at Indiana Dunes in 2026?

Direct answer

February 16, 2026, May 25, 2026, June 14, 2026, July 3, 2026, July 4, 2026, July 5, 2026, August 25, 2026, September 17, 2026, October 27, 2026, November 11, 2026

Published dates

February 16, 2026
May 25, 2026
June 14, 2026
July 3, 2026
July 4, 2026
July 5, 2026
August 25, 2026
September 17, 2026
October 27, 2026
November 11, 2026

An America the Beautiful / federal interagency pass covers the national park entrance fee. It does NOT cover the Indiana Dunes State Park gate fee, and vice versa. A pass also does not cover Dunewood Campground or picnic-shelter reservations.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Will my Federal Lands Pass work for this fee? Yes, the following federal passes will work: America the Beautiful ... Will my Indiana State Parks Pass be a accepted for this fee? No.

Official fee-free-day policy