Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:26 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
| Location | Porter, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Weiland Ditch |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 41.662581, -87.009878 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | 64 |
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a public boat launch providing access to Weiland Ditch in Porter, Indiana at coordinates 41.66258, -87.00988. Data published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IN DNR).
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a public boat launch on Weiland Ditch in Porter, 64 County, Indiana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Is Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore free to use?
Yes, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a public boat launch with free access in Porter, Indiana.
What water does Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore access?
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore provides boat launch access to Weiland Ditch in Porter, Indiana.
How do I get to Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore?
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is located at coordinates 41.662581, -87.009878 in Porter, Indiana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.