Place

Porter Beach

Beach scene on Lake Michigan. White caps roll into shore beneath a blue sky with white clouds.
A gull patrols the shore on a wavy day at Porter Beach.

Joseph Gruzalski

Quick Facts
Location:
Porter, IN

Beach/Water Access, Information Kiosk/Bulletin Board, Parking - Auto, Restroom - Seasonal, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trash/Litter Receptacles

Getting There

Porter Beach Parking Lot
Intersection of Wabash Avenue and Johnson Beach Road, Porter, IN 46304.

GPS Coordinates
41.660272, -87.069387 (Decimal Degrees).

Need to Know

  • Hours – Open daily from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
  • Facilities – Seasonal restrooms and potable water.
  • Pets – Permitted on a leash (6' or shorter).
  • Prohibited – Glass and fires on the beach, littering.
  • Prohibited – Removing plants, rocks, shells, and fossils.
  • Parking lots are paved and can fill up quickly on summer weekends.
  • Parking lot is the site of a former hotel.
Safety
  • Please stay on the trail and respect closed area signs. Going off trail damages fragile habitat.
  • Ticks are present year-round. Take precautionary measures to prevent bites.
  • Poison ivy can be present on the edges of the parking lot and on the trails to the beach.
  • In case of an emergency or to report a crime, call 1-800-PARK-TIP.
Accessibility
  • The restroom is wheelchair accessible. The beach is not wheelchair accessible.

Visitor Activities

  • Swimming. No lifeguards. Swim at your own risk; rip currents and waves can make swimming hazardous.

Nearby Beaches

Indiana Dunes National Park

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Last updated: October 10, 2024