Indiana Dunesfall foliage
No reports yet this season for Indiana Dunes National Park. It usually peaks Oct 11–20.
Right now in Indiana Dunes · September
- Dunewood Campground open · Apr–Oct
13days to the next fall foliage seasonusually Oct 11–20
Next 7 days
- Rain likely · up to 82% chanceThursday, Thursday Night
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 12:31 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
Frost near Indiana Dunes National Park
First frost usually in ~4 weeks
Oct 27Average first fall frost
Apr 22Average last spring frost
The day a 32°F night is as likely as not, 1991–2020, at NOAA's Indiana Dunes Np station (1.3 mi away, 683 ft). Source ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Indiana Dunes National Park through the year
- Maple Sugar TimeMar
- Dunewood Campground openNowApr–Oct
- Spring wildflowersApr–May
Best spots around Indiana Dunes National Park
- Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm3.4-mile outer loop through maple, beech, basswood and oak
- Mount BaldyA dune 126 ft above Lake Michigan
- Calumet and Porter Brickyard bike trailsEspecially pretty in late summer and early fall
How we know
National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (annual/seasonal) (opens in a new tab) (Sep 27) · National Park Service, Indiana Dunes things to do (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Mount Baldy (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Indiana Dunes hours (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26) · National Park Service, Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm trails (opens in a new tab) (Sep 26)
Questions people ask
When is peak fall foliage in Indiana Dunes National Park in 2026?
There's no forecast yet. In a typical year it peaks Oct 11–20. We add the forecast as soon as one is published.
How is the fall color in Indiana Dunes National Park right now?
Not now: the fall foliage season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 13 days (usually Oct 11–20).
Can I climb Mount Baldy?
The summit stays closed except on ranger-led programs; the beach trail is open.Source: National Park Service, Mount Baldy ↗ (opens in a new tab)
What are the park's hours?
Unless posted otherwise, public areas are open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Source: National Park Service, Indiana Dunes hours ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Indiana Dunes National Park?
Bailly Homestead and Chellberg Farm: 3.4-mile outer loop through maple, beech, basswood and oak; Mount Baldy: a dune 126 ft above Lake Michigan; Calumet and Porter Brickyard bike trails: especially pretty in late summer and early fall.
When is the festival in Indiana Dunes National Park?
Maple Sugar Time, usually in Mar.
What is Indiana Dunes National Park like through the year?
Spring wildflowers (Apr–May), Dunewood Campground open (Apr–Oct) and Maple Sugar Time (Mar).