The Indiana Dunes State Park is located in Porter County at the north end of State Road 49. The park consists of 2,182 acres of beach, marshes, swamps, forest, and dunes. It is the perfect location for a picnic with the family, a weekend camping trip, or a chance to start your morning with a hike along the park's trails and become immersed in the diverse wildlife this region has to offer. The Indiana Dunes was even recognized by USA Today as being one of the best places to hike in the nation in the recent travel feature,"51 scenic hikes."