Visitor centers in Indiana Dunes
Indiana Dunes National Park has 2 visitor centers on the National Park Service record, 2 of them a Passport To Your National Parks stamp location. Opening hours, services, directions and contact details for each — plus the scenic drives that reach them.
2 mapped · Park boundary: National Park Service
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)Passport stamp43 servicesView lobby displays and pick up brochures about Porter County, Indiana, Dunes State Park, and Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoy educational displays and watch two short orientation videos. Shop in the Eastern National bookstore. The visitor center is open everyday with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental EducationPassport stamp35 servicesThe Paul H. Douglas Center for Environmental Education is your gateway to the stunning Paul H. Douglas Trail through Miller Woods. This facility connects you to the natural environment through educational hands-on exhibits, ranger-guided hikes, lectures, animals, crafts, and a Nature Play Zone. Open hours are 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
Source: National Park Service, as of 2026-08-04