Established in 1952, Save the Dunes protects and advocates for the Indiana dunes, Lake Michigan, and the surrounding natural areas for the health and vitality of the environment, and the people who live, work, and recreate in Northwest Indiana.
Save the Dunes creates collaborative partnerships across the aisles, across sectors, and across the Northwest Indiana lakeshore to protect and defend the Indiana dunes from a variety of threats. We work to enhance and protect the incredible biodiversity of our natural spaces through our work in Advocacy, Conservation, and Community Engagement.
Purchase Your National Park Pass from Save the Dunes
Your Pass allows you to access Indiana Dunes National Park beaches, trailheads, and parking lots while enjoying the beauty of the Indiana Dunes and beyond.
Email or call us at 219-879-3564 to schedule a time to purchase your pass at our office at 444 Barker Road, Michigan City. Or come see us at any of our in-person events!
Pass Options:
- 7-Day Indiana Dunes National Park Pass -$25
- Annual Indiana Dunes National Park Pass – $45
- America the Beautiful Annual Pass – $80
You can make a difference
Utilize our resources
Leave a lasting legacy
We are prepared to spend the rest of our lives if necessary to save the dunes.”
Dorothy Richardson Buell
Founder, Save the Dunes
Our work is focused within the three counties of Northwest Indiana with a priority focus on the areas within Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan watershed nearest the Indiana dunes and Lake Michigan.