Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)
Facility · Indiana ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 663 ft
- Elevation
View lobby displays and pick up brochures about Porter County, Indiana, Dunes State Park, and Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoy educational displays and watch two short orientation videos. Shop in the Eastern National bookstore. The visitor center is open everyday with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Getting there
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304). GPS Coordinates: 41.633349, -87.053762 (Decimal Degrees).
41.63321, -87.05432 · 41°37'59.6"N 87°3'15.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 32°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 32 | 36 | 46 | 57 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 80 | 74 | 62 | 49 | 37 |
| Low °F | 18 | 21 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 64 | 63 | 56 | 45 | 34 | 24 |
| Precip in | 2.2 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 2.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)
- Can you reserve a site at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)?
- No. Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (219) 395-1882
- Email indu_communications@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-22.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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