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    Porter Beach

    Dune Acres, IndianaLake on Lake MichiganSwimming allowed

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

    Water
    Lake, Lake Michigan
    Swim hours
    6:00 am–9:00 pm daily
    Facilities
    Seasonal restrooms, potable water
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards
    Managed by
    Indiana Dunes National Park, National Park Service

    Getting there

    At the intersection of Wabash Avenue and Johnson Beach Road, Porter, Indiana 46304.

    41.6601, -87.0721

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Swim at your own risk.
    • Never swim alone.
    • Do not enter the water when waves are high.
    • Use a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device.

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