PORTER COUNTY, Ind. -- The Indiana Department of Natural Resources announced in celebration of the outdoor recreation season there will be free admission to all Indiana State Park properties on May 4, the second day of Welcome Weekend and opening day of Visit Indiana Week.

“We’re excited to welcome back longtime visitors, and we also warmly invite anyone who’s never visited,” said Ginger Murphy, Deputy Director of Indiana State Parks. “Our parks offer beautiful scenic views, camping and healthy outdoor activities, nature centers for learning about Indiana’s history and natural resources, and delicious dining and restful lodging at our inns.”

This includes the Indiana Dunes at 1600 N. 25 E. Chesterton, Ind. You can find a list of all Indiana State Park properties on the DNR website.

Officials say campgrounds are open, with comfort stations open and water on for the season.

DNR says a 25 percent discount is available Sunday-Wednesday through May 14 using the code SPRING25, but some restrictions may apply.

Starting April 30, campers can reserve a site online by 11 p.m. ET on day of arrival. In the past, 2 p.m. ET was the cutoff.

May 4 is also a Free Fishing Day, for which you can find more info online.