The Best Hotels Closest to Cowles Bog Trailhead in Chesterton for 2026

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A modern building with large windows and balconies, a wooden deck, and a calm lake.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a staircase, and a large window providing natural light.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a calm lake at sunset.

1. Best Western Indian Oak

4.9 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Alyssa

AED 328

AED 367 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a bathtub, and a sink.

A modern building with a stone facade and a sign for 'Waterbird Lakeside Inn'.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and a chandelier.

A spacious lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

2. Waterbird Lakeside Inn

4.7 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Sandra

AED 345

AED 387 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A wooden front door with a glass panel, a brick wall, and a small porch with a railing.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a door leading to a balcony, a fireplace, and a mounted television.

A corner room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a bay window with a view of trees.

A living room with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a grey sofa.

3. Furness Mansion

6.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Bryan

AED 463

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A dock with a boat, a rusty bridge, and greenery in the background.

A multi-story yellow building with a tower, balconies, and a dock area.

A waterfront building with a balcony overlooking a marina.

A multi-story yellow building with a turret and balcony, located near a body of water with boats and a dock.

4. Bridge Inn

17.8 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Robert

AED 393

AED 440 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with blue cabinets, and a reception desk in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

A reception desk with a blue and white striped design, a sign reading "Quality by Choice Hotels," and a digital screen.

A hallway with a vending machine, a trash bin, and a staircase.

5. Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94

5.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Nikola

AED 311

AED 348 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception area with a counter, a vending machine, and a view of the outside through glass doors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a jacuzzi area.

A hotel with a covered entrance, multiple windows, and a parking lot.

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes

4.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Julie Van

AED 329

AED 369 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a snowy landscape.

A large indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a tiled floor.

A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a covered entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Michigan City by IHG

15.8 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Meifeng

AED 433

AED 505 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, two sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, blue cabinets, and a variety of kitchen appliances.

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN

8.4 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Rachel

AED 459

AED 515 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel with a curved entrance and a tall, rectangular building in the background.

A casino interior with gaming tables, chairs, and slot machines.

A reception area with a dark marble counter, wooden paneling, and framed items on the wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a bench, and a large window offering a city view.

9. Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

18.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Chris

AED 305

AED 403 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A log cabin with a porch and a sign that reads "OFFICE".

A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a clock, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A small room with a single bed, a bedside table, and a wall-mounted shelf with a hanger.

A reception desk with framed pictures on the wall, a small statue, and a potted plant.

10. Cool Springs Inn

16.4 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

danielle

AED 294

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a dining setup.

A laundry room with a Whirlpool washer and dryer, a soap and bleach dispenser, and a sink.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window providing natural light.

11. OYO Hotel Portage I-94

9.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Rebecca

AED 241

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A room with a brown sofa, a wooden table, a window with white curtains, and a wall heater.

A living room with leather sofas, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent "Baymont Inn & Suites" sign.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a clock, a blue mat, and a couch.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes

10.5 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Nancy

AED 332

AED 372 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A room with a kitchenette, a sofa, and large windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A building with a parking lot, a fire hydrant, and a trash can.

A laundromat with stacked washers and dryers, a window view of a building, and a sign indicating payment with a phone.

13. Econo Lodge Portage

9.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Steven

AED 183

AED 205 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel lobby with a red carpet, a bookshelf with books, a potted plant, a table with chairs, a small table with a vase, and a door with a red mat.

A multi-story building with a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A laundry area with washers and dryers, a trash bin, a red rug, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

14. Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton

4.6 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Kayla

AED 283

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a menu, and large windows offering a view of the parking area.

A sandy beach with a wooden fence leading to the water.

An indoor swimming pool with white chairs and tables, a 'No Diving' sign, and 'Pool Rules' posted on the wall.

15. Quality Inn Michigan City South

16.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

robert

AED 287

AED 321 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A lobby with a vending machine, potted plants, a staircase, a black leather sofa, and a tiled floor.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone and clock, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A hotel hallway with a checkered floor and doors on both sides.

A reception area with a reception desk, a water fountain, and potted plants.

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Michigan City

16.1 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Teresa

AED 217

AED 243 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a bar.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, a pool ladder, and lounge chairs.

A coffee station with two coffee machines and a variety of coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a kitchenette.

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG

8.8 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

John

AED 441

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk with a chair, and a small table with a lamp.

A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a microwave, a sink with a faucet, and a coffee maker.

A gym with treadmills, a wall clock, and a water dispenser.

A room with a white sofa, a red couch, a lamp, a small table, and framed artwork on the wall.

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Michigan City, IN

16.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Robert

AED 428

AED 479 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, striped armchairs, and a small ottoman.

A modern lobby with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a computer desk.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench by the window, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror above the bed.

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Michigan City

16.5 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Gabriel

AED 262

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a wooden counter, a poster, and a clock above the counter.

A marina with numerous boats docked at wooden piers.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, white walls, and a tiled floor. There are two umbrellas, a sign with a warning, and a door leading outside.

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park

9.1 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead

Micah

AED 209

AED 234 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare top hotels near Cowles Bog Trailhead

Best Western Indian Oak 4.9 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead View	Waterbird Lakeside Inn 4.7 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead View	Furness Mansion 6.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead View	Bridge Inn 17.8 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead View	Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94 5.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead View
8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	9.0 Wonderful 116 reviews	9.2 Wonderful 240 reviews	7.8 Good 871 reviews
AED 328 AED 367 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AED 345 AED 387 total includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct	AED 463 AED 519 total includes taxes & fees 24 Nov - 25 Nov	AED 393 AED 440 total includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov	AED 311 AED 348 total includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov

Top Cowles Bog Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Best Western Indian Oak

10/10 Excellent

"The room was very clean. We stayed 2 days. Enjoyed the breakfast. The staff was always nice!"

Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"Property was beautiful and clean! A great weekend getaway and bonus for being pet friendly! Great access to the beach, hiking, and town for some great eats."

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Reasonable price."

The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed 5 nights here. Everything listed was accurate. I really appreciate Jessica’s hospitality and quick response! This house was perfect for our needs and clean. Really loved having the large living room and sofa is very nice. The pots and pans looked brand new also. There are a couple pubs and a Mexican restaurant, also a convenient store in walking distance, but they do not bring in additional noise at night. Only made it easier to walk to get dinner one night ! Thanks Jessica!"

Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Well kept property and the staff were friendly. It was very clean."

1:00 pm Check-In & Out! - 1 mile to Dunes - Roomy-Sleeps 16 - 🎮Game Room Loft🏓

10/10 Excellent

"We have stayed here a few times over the years and really enjoyed it. Having access to the loft above the garage is so nice."

Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park

10/10 Excellent

"I loved the bird motif. The rooms were spacious yet homey and comfortable. We liked the convenience of location and the little back yard with seating. All in all , an enjoyable experience."

Indiana Dunes Getaway on 2 acres! Truly unique 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath home!

10/10 Excellent

"This was a family trip to Indiana Dunes/beach at Lake MI. The house is probably one of the most equipped for cooking and spreading out. It is very close to the National Park. I highly recommend this house."

Private Downtown Apt, King Bed, Jet Bath, Fireplace, Grill, near Indiana Dunes

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean one bedroom."

Other attractions near Cowles Bog Trailhead

Waverly Beach

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Waverly Beach during your trip to Chesterton? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.

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Ridge Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ridge Beach during your trip to Dune Acres? Wander the beaches and lakeside while you're in the area.

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East Beach

10.0/10 (1 review)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at East Beach during your trip to Dune Acres? Wander the beaches and lakeside while you're in the area.

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Dune Acres Beach

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Dune Acres Beach during your trip to Dune Acres? Wander the beaches and lakeside while you're in the area.

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Chellberg Farm

8.8/10 (29 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Porter with a visit to Chellberg Farm. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

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Bailly Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bailly Beach during your trip to Dune Acres? Wander the beaches and lakeside while you're in the area.

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Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders

9.0/10 (27 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Porter with a stop at Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders. Wander the beautiful beaches and lakeside in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowles Bog Trailhead?

Cowles Bog Trailhead is located in Dune Acres. You'll find 63 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Cowles Bog Trailhead?

Spring House Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cowles Bog Trailhead. Another good choice is Best Western Indian Oak, located 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Cowles Bog Trailhead?

Expedia has 63 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Cowles Bog Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Cowles Bog Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Cowles Bog Trailhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Cowles Bog Trailhead?

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What can I see and do near Cowles Bog Trailhead?

Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders, Lustron House, and Chellberg Farm are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Indiana Dunes National Park and Indiana Dunes Visitor Center. Dip your toes in the water at Dune Acres Beach, Waverly Beach, and Kemil Beach.

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Our top choices for Cowles Bog Trailhead hotels

1. Best Western Indian Oak

2. Waterbird Lakeside Inn

3. Furness Mansion

4. Bridge Inn

5. Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94

6. Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes

7. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Michigan City by IHG

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN

9. Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

10. Cool Springs Inn

11. OYO Hotel Portage I-94

12. Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes

13. Econo Lodge Portage

14. Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton

15. Quality Inn Michigan City South

16. Super 8 by Wyndham Michigan City

17. Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG

18. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Michigan City, IN

19. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Michigan City

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park

Compare top hotels near Cowles Bog Trailhead

Best Western Indian Oak

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Furness Mansion

Bridge Inn

Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94

Top Cowles Bog Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Best Western Indian Oak

Cabin 53 steps from Porter Beach on Lake Michigan: Family & Pet-Friendly

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

The Porter Nook! 5 minutes to Indiana Dunes, Pet Friendly

Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes

1:00 pm Check-In & Out! - 1 mile to Dunes - Roomy-Sleeps 16 - 🎮Game Room Loft🏓

Blue Birdhouse - No Cleaning Fee - Pet Friendly - Dunes National Park

Indiana Dunes Getaway on 2 acres! Truly unique 4 Bedroom, 4 Bath home!

Private Downtown Apt, King Bed, Jet Bath, Fireplace, Grill, near Indiana Dunes

Other attractions near Cowles Bog Trailhead

Waverly Beach

Ridge Beach

East Beach

Dune Acres Beach

Chellberg Farm

Bailly Beach

Bailly Homestead - American Indians and Fur Traders

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