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Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch 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 time
First Light
5:40 AM
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
9:26 PM
Last Light
10:00 PM

Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Quick facts about Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
LocationPorter, Indiana
WaterbodyWeiland Ditch
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates41.662581, -87.009878
HoursCheck on site
County64

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.

Related: boat ramp near Porter • public launch in 64 • fishing access on Weiland Ditch • Indiana boat launch

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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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