High bluffs overlooking Lake Erie provide a breathtaking view for the visitor to Lake Erie State Park. Lake Erie features a shoreline covering over three quarters of a mile bordering the shallowest of the Great Lakes. Whether camping in one of the 100+ campsites or one of the 10 cabins offered at this park, the magnificent scenery will capture your attention. Day users can enjoy the picnic areas with shelters, playgrounds and hiking trails that are available to the cross-country skiers during the winter months. Lake Erie State Park is recognized as an excellent place for locating rare migratory birds following the lakes edge.
Pet Policy: A maximum of two pets are allowed in campsites and day use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive. Pets are to be supervised at all times and either be crated or on a leash not more than 6-feet in length. Proof of rabies inoculation shall be produced if requested by staff. Pets are not permitted in playgrounds, buildings, golf courses, boardwalks, pools and spray-grounds or guarded beaches (this does not apply to service animals).
2025 Camping & Cabins: Available 5/16 - 10/12/25
Cabin Weekly Rentals Only (Sat to Sat); 6/29 thru 8/23
Most New York State Parks charge a vehicle use fee to enter the facility. Fees vary by location and season. A list of entry fees and other park use fees is available below. For fees not listed or to verify information, please contact the park directly.
The easy-to-use Empire Pass card is $80- and your key to all-season enjoyment with unlimited day-use entry at most facilities operated by State Parks and the State Dept. of Environmental Conservation including forests, beaches, trails and more. Purchase online or contact your favorite park for more information. Learn more about our Admission Programs including the Empire Pass.
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Firewood source maps show a 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. For more information see firewood restrictions.
Highlights of Lake Erie State Park:
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Look and listen for these birds at our Park:
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When you enter or leave Lake Erie:
Ask a Naturalist!
Q: Why do walleyes' eyes shine?
A: Walleye's eyes reflect light, making them easy to spot at night. This "eye shine" is the result of a layer in the eyes called the tapetum lucidum, which allows the fish to see well in low-light conditions. Some mammals, like housecats, also have a tapetum lucidum.
Q: How deep is Lake Erie?
A: Lake Erie has a maximum depth of 210 feet, which occurs on the eastern side of the lake. Lake Erie is actually the shallowest of the Great Lakes.
More Interesting Facts about Lake Erie State Park:
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Experience the excitement of nature crafting with pipe cleaners, tissue paper and markers to transform them into vibrant butterflies, moths or even dragonflies. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Grab your binoculars and join a guided hike along the trails with a park educator to discover the diverse birdlife of Lake Erie State Park. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
Join us to explore the world of beach glass at Lake Erie State Park. Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline in search of these unique treasures, followed by a hands-on jewelry-making activity. Feel free to bring your own beach glass if you have some and let your creativity shine as we craft beautiful keepsakes together. Meet at the Recreation Hall.
It was supposed to be a ‘quick' hike on a wooded path; but losing track of time, darkness, and weather it becomes a fight for survival. Do you know what to do; what to take to win this fight? In this program we will learn techniques our ancestors used to survive, along with a few modern ones, and figure out what to look for and where to look. Meet at the Recreation Hall.