Kemil Beach
Beverly Shores, IN
Kemil Beach is a national park beach at the north end of East State Park Road in Beverly Shores, just east of Indiana Dunes State Park. It has an 81-space lot and few amenities, which keeps it quieter than the state park. Dunbar Beach sits right next door.
A quiet, dog-friendly national park beach, though amenities are minimal.
How we score beachesWalk east along the sand to Dunbar and Lake View for a longer, quieter beach day.
An 81-space free lot at the end of East State Park Road.
A short walk from the lot over low dunes to the sand.
Leashed dogs (6 foot leash) are allowed on the beach.
The lot fills on hot summer weekends. The beach is quiet in spring and fall.
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