How much does Dunewood Campground cost per night?

Recreation.gov lists a Standard Night Fee of $25 per night. NPS also lists reduced nightly rates for the Access Pass and the Senior Pass. Fees can change.

Do you need a reservation at Dunewood Campground?

NPS lists all 66 sites as reservable and 0 as first come, first served. NPS says all campsites are reserved on Recreation.gov.

Are dogs allowed at Dunewood Campground?

Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 66 campsites with this detail listed. NPS rules also say a pet must be attended and kept on a leash that is 6 foot or less.

Are there hookups at Dunewood Campground?

Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 66 campsites.

What is the longest RV allowed at Dunewood Campground?

The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet on Recreation.gov.

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Dunewood Campground

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites: 66^[1]
Nightly fee from: $12.50^[2]
Reservations: Yes^[3]
Longest RV or trailer: 50 ft^[4]

Dunewood Campground is run by the National Park Service in Indiana Dunes National Park^[5]. Recreation.gov lists 66 overnight campsites there^[1], and NPS lists all of them as reservable^[6].

What to expect

NPS lists the season as April 1 through October 31, with a winter closure listed from 2026-11-02 to 2027-03-31^[7]. Recreation.gov counts 53 RV nonelectric sites and 13 tent only nonelectric sites^[1]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet^[4]. Recreation.gov shows 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups^[8]. By access type, 53 sites are drive-in and 13 are hike-in^[9]. NPS says all campsites are reserved on Recreation.gov^[10]. Check-in and check-out are both 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov^[11]^[12].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail	Value
Campsites^[1]	66
Site types^[1]	53 rv nonelectric, 13 tent only nonelectric
Sites (NPS count)^[6]	66, 66 reservable, 0 first come, first served
Reservations^[3]	Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites^[13]	4
Hookups^[8]	electric 0, water 0, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer^[4]	50 ft (median 50 ft)
Equipment^[14]	RV or trailer at 53 sites, tent at 66 sites
Pets^[15]	Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires^[16]	Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in^[11]	12:00 PM
Check-out^[12]	12:00 PM
People per site^[17]	8

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee	Per night
Standard Night Fee^[18]	$25
Access Pass^[2]	$12.50
Senior Pass^[19]	$12.50

Amenities

Toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal^[20]
Showers: Hot - Seasonal, Cold- Seasonal, Free - Seasonal^[20]
Drinking water: Yes - seasonal^[20]
Dump station: Yes - seasonal^[20]
Cell reception: Yes - year round^[20]
Camp store: No^[20]
Firewood for sale: No^[20]
Food storage lockers: No^[20]
Laundry: No^[20]
Trash collection: Yes - seasonal^[20]

Before you go

Recreation.gov lists a Standard Night Fee of $25 per night, and fees can change^[18].
Camping fees do not cover park entry, and Recreation.gov says visitors need a valid entrance pass or receipt^[21].
NPS also lists reduced nightly rates for the Access Pass^[2] and the Senior Pass^[19].
NPS rules say vehicles and RV campers must stay on the pavement, and the limit is 8 people per site^[22].
The official NPS and Recreation.gov pages list the current details for this campground.

Questions people ask

How much does Dunewood Campground cost per night?: Recreation.gov lists a Standard Night Fee of $25 per night^[18]. NPS also lists reduced nightly rates for the Access Pass^[2] and the Senior Pass^[19]. Fees can change.
Do you need a reservation at Dunewood Campground?: NPS lists all 66 sites as reservable and 0 as first come, first served^[6]. NPS says all campsites are reserved on Recreation.gov^[10].
Are dogs allowed at Dunewood Campground?: Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 66 campsites with this detail listed^[15]. NPS rules also say a pet must be attended and kept on a leash that is 6 foot or less^[22].
Are there hookups at Dunewood Campground?: Recreation.gov lists 0 sites with electric, water or sewer hookups out of 66 campsites^[8].
What is the longest RV allowed at Dunewood Campground?: The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet on Recreation.gov^[4].

Facts and sources

Recreation.gov lists 66 overnight campsites at Dunewood Campground: 53 rv nonelectric, 13 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Camping fee, Access Pass: $12.50 per night. National Park Service
Dunewood Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Dunewood Campground: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 50 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Dunewood Campground is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Indiana Dunes National Park. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
NPS lists 66 sites at Dunewood Campground: 66 reservable and 0 first come, first served. National Park Service
Season and hours (NPS): Open April 1 through October 31. Listed exceptions: Winter Closure 2026-11-02 to 2027-03-31. National Park Service
Hookups at Dunewood Campground per Recreation.gov site details: 0 sites with electric hookups, 0 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 66 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Site access types at Dunewood Campground: Drive-In 53, Hike-In 13 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Reservation note from NPS: All campsites are reserved on Recreation.gov. Check-out time is noon. New "check-ins" cannot occupy your site until noon, unless the site is vacant. National Park Service
Check-in time at Dunewood Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Check-out time at Dunewood Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
4 of the 66 campsites at Dunewood Campground are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Permitted equipment at Dunewood Campground: 53 sites accept an RV or trailer and 66 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Dunewood Campground: yes at all 66 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Dunewood Campground: yes at all 66 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Maximum people per campsite at Dunewood Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Camping fee, Standard Night Fee: $25 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Senior Pass: $12.50 per night. National Park Service
Amenities at Dunewood Campground listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - seasonal; showers: Hot - Seasonal, Cold- Seasonal, Free - Seasonal; drinking water: Yes - seasonal; dump station: Yes - seasonal; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: No;... National Park Service
Fee information on Recreation.gov: $25.00 per night camping fee. This fee is separate from the park entrance fee. A valid entrance pass or receipt is required for all visitors. You may pay upon arrival or purchase in advance. Indiana Dunes honors Federal... Recreation.gov (RIDB)
NPS campground rules for Dunewood Campground. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

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