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    West Beach

    Ogden Dunes, IndianaLake on Lake MichiganYes, seasonal lifeguards

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    Getting there

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

    Water
    Lake, Lake Michigan
    Entry
    Entrance fee required.
    Swim hours
    6:00 am to 9:00 pm.
    Facilities
    Lockers, showers, restrooms, potable water
    Lifeguard
    Friday of Memorial Day weekend through Monday of Labor Day weekend, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
    Managed by
    Indiana Dunes National Park, National Park Service

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    West Beach is a beach access site in Indiana Dunes National Park.

    41.6258, -87.2126

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    Know before you go

    • Obey posted and verbal rip-current warnings.
    • Keep children within arm's reach in the water.
    • Stay out of the water when waves are high.
    • Do not swim when the designated area is closed.

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    Questions about West Beach

    Can you swim at West Beach?

    Yes. West Beach has a designated public swimming area in Lake Michigan. Lifeguards operate seasonally, and the swimming area may close for dangerous conditions.

    Does it cost anything to swim at West Beach?

    Entrance fee required.

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