Wild Swim Atlas

Lakes and tarns in Indiana

8 lakes and tarns you can swim in across Indiana, each checked for public access.

8 spots listed8 lakes and tarns

8 spots in Indiana

Swimming allowed

Porter Beach

Lake
Dune Acres

Porter Beach is a Lake Michigan swimming beach in Indiana Dunes National Park with seasonal restrooms and potable water.

Swimming allowed

Dunbar Beach

Lake
Beverly Shores

Dunbar Beach is an Indiana Dunes National Park beach on Lake Michigan where swimming is at your own risk.

Yes, seasonal lifeguards

West Beach

Lake
Ogden Dunes

West Beach is a designated Lake Michigan swimming beach with seasonal lifeguards, showers, lockers and restrooms.

Yes, no lifeguards

Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach

Lake
Ogden Dunes

Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Beach is a Lake Michigan swimming beach with no lifeguards, restrooms and potable water.

Yes, designated swim area

Lake View Beach

Lake
Beverly Shores

Lake View Beach is a designated Lake Michigan swimming beach with restrooms, potable water and picnic shelters.

Swimming allowed

Mount Baldy Beach

Lake
Michigan City

Mount Baldy Beach is a public Lake Michigan beach in Indiana Dunes National Park with swimming access and no lifeguard.

Seasonal lake swimming

Pokagon State Park Swimming Beach

Lake
Pokagon State Park, Goat Island

Designated swimming beaches on Lake James operate seasonally at Pokagon State Park.

Swimming available

Bass Lake State Beach

Lake
Bass Lake

Sandy beach on Bass Lake with swimming, restrooms, showers and camping facilities.