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Dunewood Campground

Indiana Dunes National Park

🏕️ CampgroundIndiana Dunes NPIndiana⭐ 4.4 (1159)
Dunewood Campground
🟢 23 open windows as of Sep 14 — soonest Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 18
Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 66 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 52m ago.
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Dunewood Campground in Indiana has 23 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 15–Fri Sep 18. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites Mather #30
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites Mather #26, #4
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →👥 Douglas #35 & Douglas #36 next to each othersites Douglas #35, #36, #54, #56, #59, #61, #64, #65, Mather #14, #22, #8
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 10h agosites Mather #18
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 Mather #10 & Mather #11 next to each othersites Douglas #57, Mather #10, #11, #15, #3, #32
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites Mather #33
Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites Douglas #44, #46, Mather #1
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites Mather #2, #9

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Mather #30 — 37 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.
Site Mather #30 · 37 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.NPS
Campsite Mather #30 — 37 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.
Site Mather #30 · 37 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.NPS
Campsite Mather #26 — 57 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.
Site Mather #26 · 57 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.NPS
Campsite Mather #26 — 57 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.
Site Mather #26 · 57 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.NPS
Campsite Mather #4 — 56 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.
Site Mather #4 · 56 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.NPS
Campsite Mather #4 — 56 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.
Site Mather #4 · 56 foot driveway with nice shaded tent pad.NPS
Campsite Douglas #35 — Campsite 35
Site Douglas #35 · Campsite 35NPS
Campsite Douglas #35 — Campsite 35
Site Douglas #35 · Campsite 35NPS
Campsite Douglas #36 — Campsite 36
Site Douglas #36 · Campsite 36NPS
Campsite Douglas #36 — Campsite 36
Site Douglas #36 · Campsite 36NPS
Campsite Douglas #54 — Campsite 54
Site Douglas #54 · Campsite 54NPS
Campsite Douglas #54 — Campsite 54
Site Douglas #54 · Campsite 54NPS
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 4.7 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Meijer 149 (Michigan City, IN)4.7 midirections →
⚡ Michigan City, IN Supercharger4.8 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger4.9 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Dunewood Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 12–30 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightRv NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆1,156 ratings
5★745
4★239
3★88
2★51
1★33
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T3.2/4
Verizon3.2/4
T-Mobile3.1/4
Sprint retired2.9/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Dunewood Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Dunewood Campground?

Dunewood Campground in Indiana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Dunewood Campground?

Campsite fees at Dunewood Campground run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Dunewood Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Dunewood Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Dunewood Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Dunewood Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 12–30 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Dunewood Campground a good campground?

Dunewood Campground holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 1,159 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Dunewood Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Dunewood Campground, AT&T rates highest at 3.2 out of 5 from 243 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Dunewood Campground located?

Dunewood Campground is located in Indiana Dunes NP, Indiana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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