Indiana Dunes RV Resort Development
195+ Site, 50-Acre Fully Entitled & Approved RV Resort Located Near Indiana Dunes National Park
Marketing description
The Indiana Dunes RV Resort Development presents a fully entitled opportunity to develop a Class A RV resort on approximately 50 acres in Porter, Indiana. The project is approved for 180+ full hook-up RV sites and 15 park model cottages, with completed site planning, utilities, and grading significantly reducing development risk and accelerating timeline to revenue. The property also includes a recently renovated farmhouse currently operating in the rental market, providing in-place income and flexibility for future use as guest accommodations, on-site management housing, or a food & beverage concept. Additional upside exists through the potential development of the northeastern portion of the site for retail or restaurant use, as well as adaptive reuse of the existing farmhouse and barn to further enhance revenue and guest experience.
Located near Indiana Dunes National Park—one of the most visited national parks in the U.S. with nearly 3 million annual visitors—and less than 50 minutes from Chicago, the property benefits from strong drive-to demand and access to over 30 million people within a three-hour radius. The immediate market is characterized by limited RV campground supply, with nearby public campgrounds operating at or near full capacity during peak seasons, underscoring a clear supply-demand imbalance. Offered at $2.9 million, the development provides a rare opportunity to deliver a high-quality, amenity-driven resort in a supply-constrained market, with multiple revenue streams including transient RV stays, cottages, and ancillary income from retail, events, and on-site services.
Investment highlights
- Fully Entitled Development
- Approved for 180+ RV sites and 15 park model cottages
- Site plans, utilities, and grading completed—minimizing entitlement risk
- Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning in place
- Limited Competitive Supply
- Very limited RV campground inventory in close proximity to Indiana Dunes National and State Parks
- Existing public campgrounds operate at or near full capacity during peak seasons
- Clear supply-demand imbalance supports strong occupancy and pricing power for new development
- Additional Development & Revenue Upside
- Northeastern portion of the property offers potential for retail or restaurant development
- Opportunity to create incremental revenue streams while enhancing on-site guest experience
- Existing farmhouse and barn provide adaptive reuse potential for café, event space, or boutique retail offerings
- Premier Location Near a High-Traffic National Park
- Adjacent to Indiana Dunes National Park (~3M annual visitors)
- Under 1 hour to Chicago; access to 30M+ people within a 3-hour drive
- Strong connectivity via I-65, I-80, I-90, and I-94
- High-Barrier-to-Entry, Undersupplied Market
- Limited developable land near Lake Michigan and protected parkland
- Lack of comparable Class A RV resort product in the immediate market
- Strong demand for premium outdoor hospitality accommodations
- Resort-Style Amenity Program
- Planned clubhouse, pool & splash pad, pickleball, mini-golf, dog park, and food truck area
- Designed to support premium ADR and high occupancy
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