Dunbar Group Site
Indiana Dunes National Park — lakeside, hiking
Location: Beverly Shores, IN, IN
Price: From $100 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles (24 km) of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park’s 15,000 acres (6070 ha) will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles (80 km) of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups
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Group site located directly across from Lake Michigan beach in Indiana Dunes National Park with access to 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic tables, and fire rings. One camper rated it 5/5, noting the lovely location right across from the beach.
Wildlife alert: Common raccoons present; also documented: Fork-tailed Flycatcher, Black-capped Chickadee, Pine Siskin, Purple Finch, Eastern Hognose Snake, North American Racer, and Spotted Turtle within 8km
Insider tips for Dunbar Group Site: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Steep hill access to site; plan accordingly for multiple trips Group site suitable for larger parties
Skip Dunbar Group Site if: Need electrical hookups — no hookups available at this site. Traveling outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Mobility concerns — steep hill to access the site.
Best time to visit Dunbar Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Dunewood Campground (PORTER, IN), Central Avenue Walk-In Sites (Porter, IN), Chellberg Farm Picnic Shelters (PORTER, IN), West Beach Picnic Shelters (PORTER, IN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dunbar Group Site
Cell signal at Dunbar Group Site (Beverly Shores, IN): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles (24 km) of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whether you enjoy scouting for rare species of birds or flying kites on the sandy beach, the national park’s 15,000 acres (6070 ha) will continually enchant you. Hikers will enjoy 50 miles (80 km) of trails over rugged dunes, mysterious wetlands, sunny prairies, meandering rivers and peaceful forests.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Steep hill access to site; plan accordingly for multiple trips
Group site suitable for larger parties
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Dunbar Group site is on Dunbar Ave and West Lake Front Drive in Beverly Shores, Indiana.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Indiana Dunes National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Indiana Dunes National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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