Bailly Beach is a beach on Lake Michigan within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, now part of Indiana Dunes National Park, located near Dune Acres. It is a shoreline launch point for paddlers accessing the open waters of Lake Michigan. The beach is within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service, which extends 300 feet into the lake. A significant safety consideration is the potential for hazardous currents, specifically lakeward currents created by a power station outwash near the beach. Paddlers should be aware of the risk of stepping off sandbars into these currents, which have been a contributing factor in drownings. The overall character is that of a Great Lakes beach with exposure to the full fetch of Lake Michigan, meaning conditions can change rapidly with wind and weather. The beach offers a sandy carry from the access point to the water's edge. Notable nearby destinations for paddlers include the Little Calumet River Water Trail, which features a designated canoe/kayak launch in the broader preserve area. Facilities or amenities specifically for paddlers at the beach itself are not detailed. The surrounding area features natural dunes and is part of a significant national park, offering a scenic, though sometimes hazardous, Great Lakes paddling environment.