More About Kayaking in Northwest Indiana!
From peaceful lakes to scenic river trails, these Northwest Indiana kayaking spots are perfect for your next outdoor adventure. 🛶
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BEVERLY SHORES — CENTRAL AVENUE BEACH ACCESS
Central Avenue & Valley Avenue
Beverly Shores, IN
Lake Michigan access point for experienced paddlers exploring the Indiana Dunes shoreline.
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BEVERLY SHORES — LAKE VIEW BEACH ACCESS
50 W Lake Front Drive
Beverly Shores, IN
Lake Michigan access point for experienced paddlers exploring the Indiana Dunes shoreline.
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CHESTERTON — INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK
1600 North 25 East
Chesterton, IN
Popular Lake Michigan paddling access with beach amenities and scenic dune views. Best for experienced kayakers when lake conditions are calm.
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CHESTERTON — KEMIL BEACH
27 North East State Park Road
Chesterton, IN
Lake Michigan access point within Indiana Dunes National Park.
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CHESTERTON — LITTLE CALUMET RIVER WATER TRAIL
• Camp Goodfellow Howe Road Launch
733 Howe Rd, Porter
• Mineral Springs Road Launch
451 Waverly Rd, Porter
• Wagner Road Launch
County Road 1350 N/W Oak Hill Road
• Hawthorne Park Launch
🌟 available Fall of 2026
500 Ackerman Drive, Porter
• Keith Richard Walner Nature Preserve Launch
West Taylor Street, Chesterton
• Wykes-Plampin Launch
3748 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton
For more information: Click for Details
For an interactive map: Click for Details
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GARY — MARQUETTE PARK
860 N Lake Street
Gary, IN
Lake Michigan paddling access with beach amenities, picnic areas, and seasonal recreation opportunities.
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GARY — WEST BEACH
376 N County Line Road
Gary, IN
Indiana Dunes National Park beach access suitable for experienced Lake Michigan paddlers.
🚨 Cannot be used as a launch in the lifeguarded swimming area between the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend.
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HAMMOND — HAMMOND MARINA
701 Casino Center Dr.
Hammond, IN
Lake Michigan marina access for kayaking and other boating recreation.
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HOBART — FESTIVAL PARK
111 E Old Ridge Rd.
Hobart, IN
Lake George access point with nearby amenities and easy launch opportunities for kayaks and canoes.
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HOBART — JERRY PAVESE PARK
500 S Lake Park Ave.
Hobart, IN
Public Lake George access point for kayaking and paddling.
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LA PORTE — PINE LAKE MARINA
Pine Lake Ave.
La Porte, IN
Public access to Pine Lake and the Lakes of LaPorte Water Trail system.
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LA PORTE — STONE LAKE BEACH
300 Grangemouth Dr.
La Porte, IN
Lake access point connected to the Lakes of LaPorte Water Trail.
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PORTAGE — PORTAGE PUBLIC MARINA
1200 Marina Way
Portage, IN
Public marina access offering entry to nearby Lake Michigan and Little Calumet River paddling routes.
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VALPARAISO — ROGERS-LAKEWOOD PARK
5502 Campbell St.
Valparaiso, IN
Calm-water kayaking access to Loomis Lake and Spectacle Lake, ideal for beginner paddlers.
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BEVERLY SHORES — CENTRAL AVENUE BEACH ACCESS
Central Avenue & Valley Avenue
Beverly Shores, IN
Lake Michigan access point for experienced paddlers exploring the Indiana Dunes shoreline.
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BEVERLY SHORES — LAKE VIEW BEACH ACCESS
50 W Lake Front Drive
Beverly Shores, IN
Lake Michigan access point for experienced paddlers exploring the Indiana Dunes shoreline.
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CHESTERTON — INDIANA DUNES STATE PARK
1600 North 25 East
Chesterton, IN
Popular Lake Michigan paddling access with beach amenities and scenic dune views. Best for experienced kayakers when lake conditions are calm.
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CHESTERTON — KEMIL BEACH
27 North East State Park Road
Chesterton, IN
Lake Michigan access point within Indiana Dunes National Park.
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CHESTERTON — LITTLE CALUMET RIVER WATER TRAIL
• Camp Goodfellow Howe Road Launch
733 Howe Rd, Porter
• Mineral Springs Road Launch
451 Waverly Rd, Porter
• Wagner Road Launch
County Road 1350 N/W Oak Hill Road
• Hawthorne Park Launch
🌟 available Fall of 2026
500 Ackerman Drive, Porter
• Keith Richard Walner Nature Preserve Launch
West Taylor Street, Chesterton
• Wykes-Plampin Launch
3748 Indian Boundary Road, Chesterton
For more information: Click for Details
For an interactive map: Click for Details
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GARY — MARQUETTE PARK
860 N Lake Street
Gary, IN
Lake Michigan paddling access with beach amenities, picnic areas, and seasonal recreation opportunities.
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GARY — WEST BEACH
376 N County Line Road
Gary, IN
Indiana Dunes National Park beach access suitable for experienced Lake Michigan paddlers.
🚨 Cannot be used as a launch in the lifeguarded swimming area between the Friday of Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend.
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HAMMOND — HAMMOND MARINA
701 Casino Center Dr.
Hammond, IN
Lake Michigan marina access for kayaking and other boating recreation.
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HOBART — FESTIVAL PARK
111 E Old Ridge Rd.
Hobart, IN
Lake George access point with nearby amenities and easy launch opportunities for kayaks and canoes.
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HOBART — JERRY PAVESE PARK
500 S Lake Park Ave.
Hobart, IN
Public Lake George access point for kayaking and paddling.
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LA PORTE — PINE LAKE MARINA
Pine Lake Ave.
La Porte, IN
Public access to Pine Lake and the Lakes of LaPorte Water Trail system.
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LA PORTE — STONE LAKE BEACH
300 Grangemouth Dr.
La Porte, IN
Lake access point connected to the Lakes of LaPorte Water Trail.
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PORTAGE — PORTAGE PUBLIC MARINA
1200 Marina Way
Portage, IN
Public marina access offering entry to nearby Lake Michigan and Little Calumet River paddling routes.
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VALPARAISO — ROGERS-LAKEWOOD PARK
5502 Campbell St.
Valparaiso, IN
Calm-water kayaking access to Loomis Lake and Spectacle Lake, ideal for beginner paddlers.
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Date & Time
May 18, 2026
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06/15/2026, 07/20/2026, 08/17/2026, 09/21/2026 and 11 other dates
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In addition to our annual printed calendar, we offer intuitive digital resources such as our website that is sourced locally from many Northwest Indiana businesses and organizations. It features all of the benefits of our calendar but makes it easy for the community to check events, click on local business links, and access coupons on the go.
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