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Dunewood Campground, IN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Dunewood Campground in Porter County is located just 15 min west of Michigan City, IN with an elevation of 624 feet. There are a total of 66 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. 53 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $25.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets.
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Dunewood

641 reviews
Total sites: 66
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Booking Window: 6 months

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@TimB5907913 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #38
The sites were very nice and a good distance from each other. Will definitely go back again and spend more time at the park,
@AnnKF4555307F1 · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #34
The volunteers at check in were very helpful.
@AnnF2683073 · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #39
What made it an excellent experience: large, flat, clean campsite with lots of trees for privacy; the fire pit and grill in great shape, as well as the picnic table; close to clean, warm restrooms; very respectful neighbors
@JamieOBF3BE4CB · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #45
Check in was easy and provided helpful info and a map. Campsite was clean and felt private/secluded from the other sites.
@JamieOBF3BE4CB · Camped on Oct 18, 2025 at Campsite #45
Check in was easy and provided helpful info and a map. Campsite was clean and felt private/secluded from the other sites.
@ToriS7EAE3EDDB · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #18
Great spot good view clean area! Check in lady was so kind and I appreciate you guys continuing working through the shut down!
@JamesSmoEB7FF7 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #22
There was a camper harvesting firewood with a chainsaw in the forest at campsite
@EricL7685285 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #38
One of the nicest National Park campgrounds I have stayed at. Liked all the large trees around the sites and the toilet facilities were great as well.
@AshleyP2874745 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #7
The volunteers running the campground were extremely kind, helpful, and polite. The campground restrooms were kept very clean and the sites all well maintained. I look forward to staying here again in the future, had the best time.
@GregL2241545 · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #12
What a lovely campground and barely an hour from my home in the south suburbs of Chicago. The large site (number 12) afforded privacy and the bathrooms were just a short stroll. I hiked up Broadway to the Lake Michigan shore, then went south to the Kemil Beach trail. Will definitely return!
@HyeseonW221237 · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #17
Wooded camping site, well maintained, clean, quiet, pretty.. cell phone signal great too.
@DavidG5648223 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #38
watch where you park, there are lots of overhead dead limbs
@ZhachoryV328CF · Camped on Oct 6, 2025 at Campsite #56
Great site and the friendliest camp host
@AngelaE1819893 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #37
Check in was easy and friendly. Quiet and clean and dog friendly. Cant wait to go back again next year
@kenC1322004 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #66
Enjoyed Kemil beach and the Marsh and Cowles Bog trail. The campground staff was friendly and helpful.
@RichardU756828 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #42
Fantastic stay. Very clean restrooms, accessible showers, nice to have potable water.
@DavidU7039111 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #27
Very quiet and peaceful campground. Camp hosts kept an eye on things but were discrete. Restrooms and campsites very clean and well ordered.
@NancyM7309003 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #52
The campground was nice, but showing it's age. The site we were at (47) was not as level as it looked, though we were able to level when at the very top, near the posts. We really enjoyed the Beverly Shores, and reading about the houses. The beaches and visitor centers were great.
@KateA2816380 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #29
The spots were spacious & wooded. We would come back.
@PeterH7075759 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #44
Lots of fun options at this beautiful park.
@KeithEEBC8F089 · Camped on Sep 30, 2025 at Campsite #42
Only complaint is this. The campsite description is not something that you should go by. The site that we chose said up to 65' in length for a pull thru. The bad part of it was, there was a slight incline, and a bend in the site. It was not straight like one would assume when reading the description online. The other thing to consider is that there are wooden posts sticking up out of the ground that made it impossible to pull thru the site. I had to actually pull forward and back into the site, because of those posts and a tree on the opposite side, and of course, the bend in the site wasn't helpful.
@MargaretG88915 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #5
The campsite was clean and fit the description. The campground was quiet and calm (except for traffic and train, of course!). Overall, it was very pleasant. Restrooms were clean. (More feedback in the next section)Two somewhat unfortunate things--my picnic table was moved far to the side right near the next camper's picnic table. It was too heavy for me to move away for more privacy. Someone likely two sites down (in number) had literal floodlights shining on their complex of tables where they were working until 11 pm. It was like a TV studio in brightness. This illuminated my campsite, when I was looking to enjoy the darkness. I'd call it light pollution. Host said there is no rule against too much light. I think there should be. The idea of "camping" seems to be disappearing, in favor of bringing complete RV homes with outdoor lighting, inside air conditioners, etc. Already electrification has been installed most places. Parks are giving in to the people who fear nature, simplicity, and even short-term departure from everyday life and conveniences. There's little "camping" left. This is quite a loss. I know the pandemic brought people into the RV world, but it's time to teach camping and outdoor skills again, and to give some priority to actual campers who want to see the night sky and hear animal sounds at night. I also suggest incorporating alternatives to individual campfires, like community campfire circles, and the use of light-colored vigil candles on the table, which in a small group make a lovely and even romantic light at night. We've got to prepare people for the climate changes that are here and are looming.
@EverettS482356 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #23
Great campsite and a beautiful beach
@JarilynM2C4F96 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #34
Nice quiet campgrounds. Love that there is a camper's sink. Easy to get to L. Michigan and the dunes.
@MichaelM541440 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #27
The camp sites were nice and big. The one thing that could be improved is the bathhouse needs some serious repair or updating.

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