Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve sites at Warren Dunes State Park via the Michigan State Park & Harbor Reservations website.
- Campsite reservations open six months in advance.
- Campsites and cabins can fill up quickly for summer and holiday weekends, and it’s not uncommon for sites to book up as soon as they become available. Plan ahead and book early to avoid disappointment.
When to Go
Vacationers flock to the sandy shores of Warren Dunes State Park through summer, and the beaches can get crowded. Make an early start to snag a good spot and pack both bug spray and sunscreen—mosquitos can be a problem along the lakeshore. Camping season runs from April through October, but winter visitors can still enjoy hiking in the dunes.
Know Before You Go
- Warren Dunes State Park is on the east shore of Lake Michigan, 35 miles northwest of South Bend, Indiana, or about a 50-minute drive.
- A Recreation Passport is required to visit all Michigan state parks. Camping reservation fees also apply.
- Facilities include picnic areas, restrooms, and a food concession. Swimming is only permitted in the designated areas but is at your own risk—there is no lifeguard patrol.
- There are accessible campsites, restrooms, and beaches at Warren Dunes State Park. Beach wheelchairs are available at the Ranger Station.
Warren Dunes State Park
Bring your bucket and spade for a beach vacation on the shores of Lake Michigan.
With its soft white sands and sweeping dunes, Warren Dunes State Park might be the closest you’ll get to a beach vacation in landlocked Michigan. Explore three miles of sandy shores, where you can cool off with a swim, go hang gliding over the dunes, or climb Tower Hill—the park’s highest dune—for a dazzling lake view. Need a break from the beach? There are also six miles of hiking trails, plus an amusement park and golf course right next door. Warren Dunes State Park Campground has more than 200 sites, including tent-only sites, RV sites with electric hookups, and three mini cabins.
With its soft white sands and sweeping dunes, Warren Dunes State Park might be the closest you’ll get to a beach vacation in landlocked Michigan. Explore three miles of sandy shores, where you can cool off with a swim, go hang gliding over the dunes, or climb Tower Hill—the park’s highest dune—for a dazzling lake view. Need a break from the beach? There are also six miles of hiking trails, plus an amusement park and golf course right next door. Warren Dunes State Park Campground has more than 200 sites, including tent-only sites, RV sites with electric hookups, and three mini cabins.
Activities in the park
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
Vacationers flock to the sandy shores of Warren Dunes State Park through summer, and the beaches can get crowded. Make an early start to snag a good spot and pack both bug spray and sunscreen—mosquitos can be a problem along the lakeshore. Camping season runs from April through October, but winter visitors can still enjoy hiking in the dunes.
Know Before You Go
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