Indiana Dunes costs $25 per car
Indiana Dunes National Park charges $25 for a private car. The pass covers everyone in the car and is good for 7 days. People on foot or bike pay $15 each, and motorcycles pay $20. Kids 15 and under get in free. A Indiana Dunes annual pass costs $45. The $80 America the Beautiful pass also covers entry.
Indiana Dunes National Park fees in 2026
| Private vehicle, everyone inside | $25, good for 7 days |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle | $20, good for 7 days |
| Per person on foot or bike | $15, good for 7 days |
| Indiana Dunes annual pass | $45 |
| America the Beautiful annual pass (US residents) | $80, good at every national park |
| Family of 4 in one car, 7 days | $25 |
|---|---|
| 2 adults hiking or biking in | $30 |
America the Beautiful passes are accepted here. Some entrances take only cards, so bring one. Indiana Dunes State Park is a separate park with its own fees. Passes do not work between the two. Sources: National Park Service, Indiana Dunes National Park fees and passes; National Park Service Data API, fees and passes for every park (pulled September 26, 2026).
Entrance fees at popular national parks
Planning more than one park? Here is what each one charges in 2026.
| Yellowstone National Park | $35 per car |
|---|---|
| Grand Canyon National Park | $35 per car |
| Zion National Park | $35 per car |
| Yosemite National Park | $35 per car |
| Glacier National Park | $35 per car |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | $35 per car |
What this price covers
What the park says: Indiana Dunes is home to both a national park and a state park. Both are incredible parks that offer countless recreation opportunities. However, Indiana Dunes National Park is owned by the federal government and Indiana Dunes State Park is owned by the State of Indiana.
About the main pass: 7-Day Park Entrance Fee - Family-Size Vehicle Per private family-sized vehicle (valid for 1-7 days from date of purchase).
About the annual pass: Indiana Dunes National Park Annual Pass This pass provides entry for the pass owner(s) and passengers in a family-sized vehicle. This pass only works at the Indiana Dunes National Park and is not accepted at the Indiana Dunes State Park.
Which pass is best for you? A single visit costs $25 for your whole car. The park annual pass costs $45 and only works here. The $80 America the Beautiful pass works at every national park for 12 months, and covers everyone in one car, or the pass holder plus 3 adults where the fee is per person. US residents 62 and older can buy a $20 annual or $80 lifetime senior pass instead. US military members can get a free pass.
The entrance fee does not cover camping, tours, lodging or shuttles run by private companies.
What changes your price
- How you arrive. One car pays $25 for everyone inside. Walkers and cyclists pay $15 each.
- Age. Kids 15 and under are free.
- How often you come. The park annual pass costs $45.
Ways to pay less
- Visiting 4 or more parks that charge about $25 this year? The $80 America the Beautiful pass costs less.
- Coming back to Indiana Dunes? The $45 annual pass pays off on your second visit in 12 months.
- Buy a digital pass on Recreation.gov before you go. Signal can be weak near park entrances.
How we got these numbers
Every fee on this page comes from the National Park Service. We pulled the fee data for every park from the official NPS Data API on September 26, 2026, and each park's own fees page shows the same numbers. Where we show a total, we only add up the park's own fees. We do not add our own guesses. Fees can change, so check the park's page before you go.
Common questions
How much does it cost to get into Indiana Dunes National Park?
$25 per car, good for 7 days.
Is Indiana Dunes free for kids?
Yes. Kids 15 and under get in free.
Does the America the Beautiful pass work at Indiana Dunes?
Yes. The $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee.
Do foreign visitors pay more at Indiana Dunes?
No. Indiana Dunes is not one of the 11 parks with the $100 non-resident fee.