How much is the per-person entrance fee at Indiana Dunes?

Direct answer

$15 for one visitor entering without a private vehicle, valid for 7 days.

What the amount covers

Published amount: $15
Admission unit: one visitor entering without a private vehicle
Validity: 7 days

$25 private vehicle / $20 motorcycle (2 motorcycles, 4 people max) / $15 per person on foot, bike, boat or organized group, valid 7 days. Children under 16 are exempt. The $45 park annual pass is valid 1 year and is NOT accepted at Indiana Dunes State Park. Pay at the visitor center, West Beach Entrance Station (seasonal), Recreation.gov, or listed local retailers; not every lot has a station.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

Private Vehicle $25.00 — 7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Family-Size Vehicle. Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase). ... Motorcycle $20.00 Valid for 7 days. ... Per Person $15.00 7-Day Per Person Entrance Fee

Official fees and passes