Shafer Lakeside Resort

09/05/2025

We have 1 room available for this Weekend! Book your stay with us, 1 1/2 blocks to Indiana Beach Amusement Park for Hops and Drops! www.shaferlakesideresort.com

08/25/2025

Free Ride Friday at Indiana Beach! Book your night at Shafer Lakeside Resort! www.shaferlakesideresort.com

Free Ride Friday: Eat, Play, Jam!

Kick off your weekend with Free Ride Friday: Eat, Play, Jam! on Friday, September 5th at Indiana Beach. This event is open to the public and FREE to enter the park – bring your friends, your appetite, and get ready for a night of fun!

🍔 Food & Drinks
Select food locations will be open from 5 PM – 9 PM so you can grab dinner and treats while enjoying the atmosphere.

🎢 Ride Package (until 10pm)
We’ll have a limited ride package available featuring:

Hoosier Hurricane
Music Express
Log Flume
Dodg’em Bumper Cars
Den of Lost Thieves
Tilt-A-Whirl
Sky Ride

🎶 Live Music
At 7 PM, head to the Sky Bar and jam out with City Lites live – the perfect soundtrack for a Friday night on the boardwalk!

🍻 Hops & Coaster Drops Check-In
If you’re attending Hops & Coaster Drops this weekend, stop by the Sky Bar during the event to check in early and grab your wristband(s) for Saturday’s skip-the-line access.

👉 Looking for Hops & Coaster Drops tickets? Visit hopsandcoasterdrops.com
to grab yours today!

07/06/2025

Don't forget to book your weekend trip to Indiana Beach and Lake Shafer! Don't let the summer fly by without a little relaxation and fun. We have availability for week days for weekends. Book online at: shaferlakesideresort.com or call us to set up your next time at the lake. Upcoming bands at Indiana Beach are: Anchor's Away, Yacht Rock band July 12th and No Fences Garth Brooks Tribute band July 19th.

07/02/2025

We are never bored of this view from our deck every evening. Happy Fourth of July from Shafer Lakeside Resort!

05/23/2025

We still have a couple open rooms for this weekend. Enjoy the park and then relax at Shafer Lakeside Resort! Book online at

We're always looking to improve your stay, and new for this year is our completely renovated waterfront deck If you're looking to relax by the water and enjoy the lake, we have the spot for you!

05/05/2025

Opening weekend at Indiana Beach is This Weekend!!! May 10th, come ride the rides for the first time this season and also see the United States Blues Band. May 11th, Mothers get in free if you don't already have your season pass! Enjoy the beautiful weather and stay with us at Shafer Lakeside Resort! Book now online: www.shaferlakesideresort.com

03/08/2025

Time to plan your next trip to Lake Shafer and Indiana Beach Amusement Park. Opening weekend is right around the corner- May 10! We have rooms available for most weekends of the summer, and would love to host your family and friends. Call us or use our website: www.shaferlakesideresort.com to book your stay.

09/18/2024

Last weekend of the season at Indiana Beach Amusement Park, this Saturday only 9/21. We would love to host you and your family. www.shaferlakesideresort.com

09/10/2024

Two last Saturdays (9/14 and 9/21) of the season at Indiana Beach! Our lodging rates have been lowered and we invite you to enjoy your weekend with us! Two stocked fire pits at the water front for the cool nights, ready for s'mores and relaxing.

We're always looking to improve your stay, and new for this year is our completely renovated waterfront deck If you're looking to relax by the water and enjoy the lake, we have the spot for you!

08/25/2024

Labor Day weekend is next weekend, and it's looking like beautiful weather! Book your stay at Shafer Lakeside Resort for one of the last weekends Indiana Beach is open for the season. We are not requiring a 2 night stay.

07/23/2024

Due to a scheduling conflict for a family reunion party, we now have rooms available for this weekend- July 26-28. Please use our website at www.shaferlakesideresort.com or call us at 630-946-3008 to book your room!

We're always looking to improve your stay, and new for this year is our completely renovated waterfront deck If you're looking to relax by the water and enjoy the lake, we have the spot for you!

07/03/2024

We still have open rooms available for this weekend, Fourth of July holiday! **1 night minimum!** We look forward to hosting you and your family.