When you think about beaches in Indiana, your mind probably automatically goes to Indiana Beach and the Indiana Dunes State Park. In fact, we covered a few of the most popular beaches here last year. Indiana may be mostly landlocked, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the lakes and creeks around us! However, these are some amazing, little known beaches in Indiana that will help make your summer even more unforgettable. Check these awesome 10 little known beaches, in no particular ranking order, below!
- Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk - Portage
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk/Facebook This stunning beach often gets less attention than the Indiana Dunes State Park beach, but is every bit as beautiful. This small, secluded beach offers a view of the Chicago skyline on clear days and has free parking.
- Beach Lodge - Culver
Chris Huffman/Flickr Beach Lodge in Culver, Indiana, often referred to as Culver Beach, is poised along Lake Maxinkuckee. This amazing beach offers swimming, boating, and other water-themed fun activities for children and adults.
- Saxony Beach - Fishers
Saxony Lake and Beach/Fishers This stunning beach is located alongside of Saxony Lake, which spans approximately 20 acres. Build sandcastles, go for a swim, rent a kayak, go fishing, paddle board, or enjoy a long walk around this breathtaking beach.
- Buffalo Trace Park - Palmyra
Ashleigh Melton/Buffalo Trace Park Facebook Buffalo Trace Park has a gorgeous beach to offer visitors in southern Indiana. This gorgeous beach wraps along the man-made body of water, Lake Coleman, and offers visitors a perfect place to swim, fish, boat, play, and camp.
- Dogtown Beach - Evansville
Amber Seaver/Dogtown Beach Facebook Dogtown Beach in Evansville has sand, water, and a great marina. Whether you want to enjoy the beach in or out of the water, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here at this local southern Indiana beach.
- Whihala Beach - Whiting
Kimberly D./Yelp Another great northern beach to explore is Whihala Beach in Whiting. This beach has lifeguards, beachfront parking, and it’s located not too far from Chicago. This gorgeous beach is one you absolutely have to check out!
- Brookville Lake Beach - Brookville
kristen673/TripAdvisor In eastern Indiana, one of the best beaches around is Brookville Lake Beach. Wrapping around the stunning Brookville Lake, this beach offers swimming and boating and has campgrounds and playgrounds nearby.
- Prairie Creek Reservoir Park - Muncie
Prairie Creek Reservoir Park/Facebook If you’re looking for a whole lot of fun in the water, Prairie Creek Reservoir Park in Muncie is the place for you. With tons of boating activities, swimming, and more, you’ll fall in love with this hidden spot.
- Cagles Mill Lake - Cloverdale
mlf102indiana/TripAdvisor If you’re in mid-western Indiana, Cagles Mill Lake might be the best hidden beach near you. With miles of sand, a vast lake to explore, and great areas for fishing, boating, and swimming, you’ll find everything you need for summer fun right here.
- Eagle Creek Park - Indianapolis
Eagle Creek Park/Facebook Indianapolis has its share of lakes and creeks and one of the best beach spots here is in Eagle Creek Park. This picturesque beachfront offers a great place to lounge and relax, as well as plenty of water for swimming, boating, fishing, and more!
Which of these awesome little known beaches will you be checking out this summer? Have you already been to any? Share your thoughts!
Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk/Facebook
This stunning beach often gets less attention than the Indiana Dunes State Park beach, but is every bit as beautiful. This small, secluded beach offers a view of the Chicago skyline on clear days and has free parking.
Chris Huffman/Flickr
Beach Lodge in Culver, Indiana, often referred to as Culver Beach, is poised along Lake Maxinkuckee. This amazing beach offers swimming, boating, and other water-themed fun activities for children and adults.
Saxony Lake and Beach/Fishers
This stunning beach is located alongside of Saxony Lake, which spans approximately 20 acres. Build sandcastles, go for a swim, rent a kayak, go fishing, paddle board, or enjoy a long walk around this breathtaking beach.
Ashleigh Melton/Buffalo Trace Park Facebook
Buffalo Trace Park has a gorgeous beach to offer visitors in southern Indiana. This gorgeous beach wraps along the man-made body of water, Lake Coleman, and offers visitors a perfect place to swim, fish, boat, play, and camp.
Amber Seaver/Dogtown Beach Facebook
Dogtown Beach in Evansville has sand, water, and a great marina. Whether you want to enjoy the beach in or out of the water, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here at this local southern Indiana beach.
Kimberly D./Yelp
Another great northern beach to explore is Whihala Beach in Whiting. This beach has lifeguards, beachfront parking, and it’s located not too far from Chicago. This gorgeous beach is one you absolutely have to check out!
kristen673/TripAdvisor
In eastern Indiana, one of the best beaches around is Brookville Lake Beach. Wrapping around the stunning Brookville Lake, this beach offers swimming and boating and has campgrounds and playgrounds nearby.
Prairie Creek Reservoir Park/Facebook
If you’re looking for a whole lot of fun in the water, Prairie Creek Reservoir Park in Muncie is the place for you. With tons of boating activities, swimming, and more, you’ll fall in love with this hidden spot.
mlf102indiana/TripAdvisor
If you’re in mid-western Indiana, Cagles Mill Lake might be the best hidden beach near you. With miles of sand, a vast lake to explore, and great areas for fishing, boating, and swimming, you’ll find everything you need for summer fun right here.
Eagle Creek Park/Facebook
Indianapolis has its share of lakes and creeks and one of the best beach spots here is in Eagle Creek Park. This picturesque beachfront offers a great place to lounge and relax, as well as plenty of water for swimming, boating, fishing, and more!
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