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Our top choices for Cowles Bog Trailhead hotels

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Spring House Inn

Spring House Inn
2.5 star property
2.9 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"The swimming pool was so nice and warm. The hotel is very stylish. We loved our stay."
United States
Qijun
The price is €141
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Spring House Inn
Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Waterbird Lakeside Inn

Waterbird Lakeside Inn
2.0 star property
4.7 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Marty
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Waterbird Lakeside Inn
Exterior

Best Western Indian Oak

Best Western Indian Oak
2.5 star property
4.9 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Joel
The price is €137
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Best Western Indian Oak
Lobby

Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94

Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94
2.5 star property
5.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (768 reviews)
"Clean room, nice pool for kids, helpful staff"
United States
Susan
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94
Lobby

Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes

Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2.5 star property
4.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great hotel at a good location and good price."
United States
Michael
The price is €107
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
Lobby

Econo Lodge Portage

Econo Lodge Portage
2.0 star property
9.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
6.4 out of 10, (250 reviews)
"Wonderful staff!"
United States
Essence
The price is €49
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Econo Lodge Portage
Standard Room

Hampton Inn Portage

Hampton Inn Portage
2.5 star property
8.6 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (52 reviews)
"Nice hotel"
United States
Steven
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hampton Inn Portage
Suite, 2 Double Beds

OYO Hotel Portage I-94

OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2.0 star property
9.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
6.4 out of 10, (793 reviews)
"The hotel was nice,the bed was so so comfortable and when I laid down I was out like a light in a short time.For the money it was nice The ladies at the desk were friendly and helpful."
United States
Edward
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
OYO Hotel Portage I-94
Restaurant

Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton

Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton
2.0 star property
4.6 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
6.8 out of 10, (356 reviews)
"Staff is amazing! Debbie knows so many different languages to greet people and told me some fun fact of the birding festival! "
United States
Yanyu
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Fairbridge Inn Express Chesterton
Lobby

Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton

Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
3.0 star property
8.5 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"The room was clean and staff was friendly. Would stay again. "
United States
Katie
The price is €158
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Hilton Garden Inn Chesterton
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG
2.5 star property
8.8 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (594 reviews)
"Awesome stay"
United States
Jesus
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Portage by IHG
Exterior

Furness Mansion

Furness Mansion
2.0 star property
6.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (68 reviews)
"What a fun getaway so close to the Park!"
United States
Deborah
The price is €130
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Furness Mansion
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Suburban Studios Portage

Suburban Studios Portage
2.0 star property
9.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
6.2 out of 10, (43 reviews)
"Dirty"
United States
Serge
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Suburban Studios Portage
Property amenity

Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central

Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2.5 star property
10.4 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
6.8 out of 10, (915 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful, and rooms were clean and comfortable."
United States
Jonathan
The price is €79
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
Indoor pool

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN
3.0 star property
8.4 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Our room was clean, the bed was comfortable and the breakfast was good with a variety."
United States
Sally
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN
Children’s pool

Rodeway Inn

Rodeway Inn
2.5 star property
9 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
7.0 out of 10, Good, (822 reviews)
"It’s currently under construction."
United States
Caia
The price is €100
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Rodeway Inn
Exterior

Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes

Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2.5 star property
10.5 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Customer service, cost, and quality of the hotel is excellent. The hotel does need a lot of updating, but everything was very clean and well maintained. The breakfast was good."
United States
GARREN
The price is €97
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul
Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
Lobby

Comfort Inn & Suites Michigan City South

Comfort Inn & Suites Michigan City South
2.5 star property
16.3 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
5.2 out of 10, (496 reviews)
"Nice place very comfortable staff was nice"
United States
Donald L
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Comfort Inn & Suites Michigan City South
Exterior

Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa

Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
3.5 star property
18.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,167 reviews)
"Great places to stay"
United States
Roslynn M
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
19 Jul - 20 Jul
Blue Chip Casino Hotel and Spa
Exterior

Hampton Inn & Suites Michigan City

Hampton Inn & Suites Michigan City
2.5 star property
16.2 km from Cowles Bog Trailhead
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (987 reviews)
"Great overnight stay. Huge room! Breakfast in the morning was good."
United States
Melissa
The price is €152
includes taxes & fees
9 Jul - 10 Jul
Hampton Inn & Suites Michigan City
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Compare popular hotels close to Cowles Bog Trailhead

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Property entrance
Spring House Inn
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,000 reviews
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Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Waterbird Lakeside Inn
2.0 star property
8.2
Very good
1,002 reviews
View
Exterior
Best Western Indian Oak
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
View
Lobby
Quality Inn Chesterton near Indiana Dunes National Park I-94
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
768 reviews
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Lobby
Comfort Inn & Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2.5 star property
8.0
Very good
1,002 reviews
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Top Cowles Bog Trailhead Hotel Reviews

After-Dune Delight! Large Home w/ Pool Open Mid-May 2026

After-Dune Delight! Large Home w/ Pool Open Mid-May 2026

8/10 Good
"Really enjoyed our stay. Grandkids loved the pool! They also loved playing ping pong downstairs. We played wiffle ball in the huge backyard. Stores were located a short drive away. Went to the beach at Michigan City (grandkids loved that , too!). We had a very nice vacation."
D J. 5-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
After-Dune Delight! Large Home w/ Pool Open Mid-May 2026

Hotels near other Cowles Bog Trailhead attractions

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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Cowles Bog Trailhead?
Cowles Bog Trailhead is located in Dune Acres. You'll find 64 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Cowles Bog Trailhead?
Spring House Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Cowles Bog Trailhead.
How many hotels can I expect to find near Cowles Bog Trailhead?
Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodation options 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 hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the top deals on offer near Cowles Bog Trailhead.
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.