The Top 5 Lakes around Porter
Looking to visit the best lakes around Porter? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Porter’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Lake Michigan Beach and Sand Dunes
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Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake completely located in the United States. With a surface area of 22,404 square miles, it is the largest lake entirely within one country.
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Beach Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This is one of the hiking trails in the Indiana Dunes State Park. This path leads to the beautiful Lake Michigan beach.
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Long Lake Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This trail runs alongside Long Lake, with breathtaking views right after the first climb. After crossing the entrance road, it meanders through the rolling dunes before making a steep descent …
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View of Lake Michigan beach
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This is a beautiful, walk-in-only spot along the shore of Lake Michigan. Until you reach the beach, please stay on the marked trails to protect the dunes!
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Beach on Trail 10
Highlight (Segment) • Beach
If you consider hiking trail 10 do it counterclockwise...this creates the WOW coming down from the woody hilly part to the ocean like lake beach.
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