Paddling near Porter, IN

Porter sits in Porter County along the southern shore of Lake Michigan, at the heart of the Indiana Dunes. The area is a regional paddling hub, with the East Branch Little Calumet River running directly through town, the Lake Michigan Water Trail accessible along the dunes shoreline, and the Kankakee River National Water Trail to the south. The Northwest Indiana Paddling Association is the local organizing body, and guided tours are available through outfitters in the area.