Cabins Near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Cabins Near Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is located about 50 miles southeast of Chicago, Illinois, in the counties of Porter and LaPorte in northwest Indiana. The duneland is the largest group of freshwater dunes on earth. There are miles of beach, sand dunes, wetlands, lush forest and thousands of plant species to discover inside 15,000 acres of surrounding park. Although the park only offers campground facilities for overnight stays, there are short-term traditional cabin and beach-style cabin rentals in nearby counties.

Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center

Indiana Dunes park service offers educational services year-round to teach students or tourist groups about ecology at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Participants are housed in modern group-style cabins located in Porter, Indiana. The park offers 10 cabins that can accommodate groups up to 70 people. The cabins have central heating and air conditioning, restrooms and showers. There is a large multipurpose indoor space for large group activities. Both multipurpose and residential cabins are wheelchair accessible. Reservations can be made year-round. Visit the National Parks website for more information.

Indiana Dunes Environmental Learning Center
700 Howe Road
Porter, IN 46304
219-395-9555
nps.gov

Beachwalk Resort Community

The Beachwalk Resort Community is situated in Michigan City, northeast of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. At Beachwalk, every cabin is individually designed and decorated. The renters can choose their own type of cabin that reflects their taste and preferences. According to the Beachwalk Resort, to be part of the rental program, each cabin is required to meet certain standards. Therefore, while each cabin is very different, each is well-kept and fully furnished. Visit the Beachwalk website to find photographs and descriptions of the cabins, rental information such as availability and pricing, and community sponsored activities around the Indiana Dunes.

Beachwalk Resort Community
205 Childers Lane
Michigan City, IN 46360
800-814-7501
beachwalkresort.com

@The Shores Vacation Rentals

In the heart of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, @The Shores vacation rentals is located in Beverly Shores, Indiana. Beverly Shores is an "island" surrounded by the National Park Service land and only four blocks from the beach. The vacation cabins allow you to relax alongside the beauty of nature. The cabins include two bedrooms, are fully furnished and include a fully stocked kitchen, limestone fireplace in the living room, an outdoor hot tub, cable TV and much more. Availability of these cabins is not guaranteed and rates are subject to change each season. Visit their website for address and email information.

@The Shores Vacation Rentals
847-362-8481
theshoresinbeverlyshores.com/index.html

Article Written By Lucy Bowles

Lucy Bowles is an avid freelance writer from Indianapolis. She has written for various websites since 2009. As a certified paralegal Bowles has worked in the areas of business, intellectual property and entertainment law. She has a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in legal studies from Indiana University.

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