Lake View Beach & Picnic Area

With easy access from your car to a sitting area with a stunning view, Lake View is also a popular spot for enjoying the beach, and it is the only area in the National Park with picnic shelters overlooking the lake.

Amenities: Beach, On/Near Lake, Family Friendly, Reservations, Fishing, Public Restrooms, Food on Site, Recreation Facility, Group Friendly (20+), Swimming, Pet Friendly (on leash), Picnicking, Swimming Beach, Birdwatching, Hiking, Information, Paddling

Phone: (219) 395-1882
Website: https://www.nps.gov/indu

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50 W. Lake Front Dr., Beverly Shores, IN 46301

Phone: (219) 395-1882
Fax: (219) 395-1767

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