Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)
41.6332, -87.0543 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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View 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.
- Every day
- 8:00AM - 6:00PM
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is open daily with the exception of Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
- Winter Hours · Sep 7, 2026 – May 31, 2027 · Every day 8:30AM - 4:30PM
- Thanksgiving Day · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- Christmas Day · Dec 25, 2026 – Dec 25, 2026 · Closed
- New Years Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
The stamp is circular in shape. It is made of orange ink. The inside of the circle, at the top, are the words Indiana Dunes National Park. The bottom inside of the circle has the words Porter, IN. There is no date with this stamp.
The Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is located on Indiana State Road 49, between U.S. Highway 20 and Interstate 94 (1215 IN-49, Porter, IN 46304). GPS Coordinates: 41.633349, -87.053762 (Decimal Degrees).
The main entrance to the Indiana Dunes Visitor Center is made from concrete, red brick, glass doors, and green metal. Walking through the first set of doors least to an entryway with some pamphlets about the local area. Continuing through a second set of doors leads to the main gallery. A welcome desk is on the left side of the room. In the rear center is the gift shop. Along the middle and right of the room are brochures about the park and local communities. The theater room is along the wall in the back right. The exhibit room and restrooms are down the hallway on the far right.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)?
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) in Indiana Dunes National Park is at 1215 IN-49, Porter, IN.
What services does Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) offer?
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) in Indiana Dunes National Park lists accessible rooms, accessible sites, automated entrance, automated external defibrillator (aed), baby changing station, benches/seating, bicycle - rack, bicycle - rental, braille, captioned media, cellular signal, electric car charging station, electrical outlet/cell phone charging, first aid kit available, gifts/souvenirs/books, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - park newspaper available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, internet/wifi available, low-vision access, parking - auto, parking - boat trailer, parking - bus/rv, permits issued, picnic table, recycling, restroom, restroom - accessible, restroom - family, tactile exhibit, telephone, text telephone/tty, theater/auditorium, toilet - flush, trailhead, trash dumpster, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible.
Is there a passport stamp at Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)?
Yes. Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) in Indiana Dunes National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. The stamp is circular in shape. It is made of orange ink. The inside of the circle, at the top, are the words Indiana Dunes National Park. The bottom inside of the circle has the words Porter, IN. There is no date with this stamp.
What is the phone number for Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center)?
Dorothy Buell Memorial Visitor Center (Indiana Dunes Visitor Center) in Indiana Dunes National Park can be reached on 2193951882.
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