Sandcreek CampgroundReservations needed
Cost: Water and electric sites $22.00/night
Tentsite primative $19.00/night
cabins $50.00/night
$1.00 extra per dog per campsite/cabin
One camper or tent per site 2 adults and up to 2 kids,additional charges for addition people.
Amenitiesfire ring, picnic tables, showers and bathrooms, outdoor pool, playground for kids,camp store on premises, 20 minutes from Central Dog Beach by car
ImpressionsA bit overgrown and rundown. Bathrooms and showers need upgrading and a good cleaning--make sure you wear shower shoes and get all your shots, LOL. Cabins are primative, have beds, stove, frig and air conditioners, but no water or lights, no cooking or eating utensils included.
The elderly managers said that although the rules say no large dogs are allowed in the campground and no dogs in the cabins, the owners may make exceptions. Nicole said she would negociate terms if this was our first choice.
Typical campsite at Sandcreek
Shower/bathrooms
Cabin at Sandcreek
Dunewood Federal CampgroundNo reservations allowed
CostPrimitive only, no water or electric sites availible $15.00/night
One tent or camper per site
Amenitiesfire ring, picnic tables, restrooms and showers, hiking trails, water stations availible, 10 minutes to Central Dog Beach by car
ImpressionFantastic campground for tenters and primative lovers. Difficult for campers/pop-ups with no electricity. Restrooms and showers newly renovated and very clean. Gorgeous wooded trails, shaded campsites.
Typical campsite.
Indiana Dunes State ParkReservations needed
Cost$10.00 non resident fee $5.00 resident fee to enter the park the first time only. Once campers are registered they get a free pass to come and go for the duration of their stay. Visitors will pay daily.
Electric hookups only $25.00/night
One camper and one tent or two tents per site not to exceed 6 people.
Amenitieswater stations availible, showers, restrooms, playground for kids, hiking trails, nature center, camp store on premises, beach acess for swimming in walking distance. Dogs are allowed leashed on the beach away from the designated swimming areas. 20 minutes away from Central Dog Beach by car.
ImpressionsNewly renovated bathrooms/showers were clean and had small separate private dressing area. Playground/ camping area well maintained, people swim area had dressing room, bathrooms, consession stand and life guard on duty during open hours.Hiking trails were well maintained , and mostly shaded sites
Typical campsite
Showers/bathrooms
Beach area
All of the campgrounds stated no alcohol, but Sandcreek said keep it discreet and it's fine. Indian Dunes said (and she will deny it to keep her job) if you don't get caught you don't get a ticket. If you are caught, it will be confiscated and you will be ticketed.
All the campgrounds also said that dogs must be leashed at all times, and of course picked up after. As long as there are no complaints from other campers, all breeds are welcome at the Dunewood federal and Indiana Dune campgrounds.
For those who wish, there are hotels available in Chesterton.
http://hotel-guides.us/indiana/chesterton-in-hotels.htmland also in Michigan City
http://www.superpages.com/hotels/michigan+city-in-hotels.htmlAll should be within a short driving distance of the campgrounds and Beach.
We can vouch for the Holiday Inn, Michigan city, our stay there this weekend was fantastic!
Don't forget to vote, we need to get reservations going ASAP
Stella