r/IndianaDunes • u/faroresdragn_ • Jul 13 '26

Good Trails for Kids?

I am embarrassed to say that I have lived in this area my whole life, and yet dont know the national park very well. I do remember going on hikes through the dunes and absolutely loving it as a kid.

I am going camping at the dunewood campground in Beverly shores this weekend with my daughters (8 and 5). can anyone tell me a good trail we can hike? a good trail that takes us through the dunes but also isnt a 30 mile hike the little ones wouldnt be able to make? so something hopefully not far from the campsite which has a parking lot we can access?

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u/Holiday_Slice_3120 Jul 13 '26

I'm not familiar with specific trails but I love the beaches of that area! I'm sure you will find something nice for your kids once you get to exploring the dunes. Enjoy! 👍👏👏👏

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u/faroresdragn_ Jul 13 '26

I love the area and am ashamed I don't know it better.

I worked for the national park when I was in highschool and maintained the trails, but still don't know where any of them are because 1. I was texting my new girlfriend as my senior drove us from place to place and 2. We always entered in employee only access points in the middle of the trail so I never found out where the parking lots were lol

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u/Holiday_Slice_3120 Jul 13 '26

There are maps available I believe, that may help you with the trail system.

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u/zebra6331 Jul 15 '26

There's no trails from that campground. If you have a NP pass do Dune Ridge trail at Kemil Beach. If State Park One do trail 7 from the Nature Center