Editor's note : A previous version of this story ran in September 2023. This story has been updated with the most recent information provided by the Department of National Resources and the Indiana Dunes.

A federal government shutdown that could start Oct. 1 would mean the closure of or limited access to resources at National Park Service sites, which includes the Indiana Dunes .

But even if a shutdown does happen, visitors will likely still have access to the Indiana Dunes State Park .

Is the Indiana Dunes a national park?

Yes, but it is important to note the Indiana Dunes has both a state and national park.

The Indiana Dunes State Park , has not historically affected by federal government shutdowns, while the Indiana Dunes National Park has.

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