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Steve A.

Cool view but an average park along Lake Erie. East Harbor State Park is the biggest park around here. It doesn't have much else interesting except for the good view. A lot come to use the campground. The beach is not at all good. For such a good location on the shore, this is a disappointing beach. It hardly even has any sand. This is mostly just rocky terrain. It does seem to be cleaner. The beach has always seemed to be full of debris and litter. A lot come here for the camping. The campground looked clean for the most part. It still is an okay beach. Just walking along it is usually pretty nice. This isn't when it comes to actually doing stuff like swimming.

Whitney B.

This is one of the nicest beaches in the area. I've been coming for about 20 years. Lots of good places to picnic, fish and camp. While I wouldn't really swim in lake eerie it is nice to walk on the beach here, the sand is nice and soft.

Adam R.

I've come for the beaches, so my review focuses on that only. The beaches are almost entirely free from litter and trash, even on the Fourth of July. The water is rated as being very clean and smells nice as well. When I'm thinking about the outdoors, the biggest drawback is if things are gross and East Harbor State Park has never been. The swimming is nice, but a little weird. The water deepens at a normal rate to two and a half feet deep. Then it gets a little more shallow, then dips again to about two and a half feet. For a long way out from the shore, it doesn't get deeper than three or so feet. If you like just bobbing in the water, it's terrific. It also seems ideal for children. But if you're a swimmer who likes to all the way in, it's a bit frustrating. The beach has never been impossibly crowded when I've went, which is surprising because the beach is quite small. The distance from the trees to the water is about ten to twenty feet. It's about enough space for three rows of people with some walking lanes. This is a big drawback especially because of the shape of the beach. There is a higher area, then a drop of about four feet to a lower area. These two area are separated by a steep concrete incline. The incline is too steep to walk up comfortably, especially in bare feet. Most people going down it either run or just jump. I understand that the natural setting has necessitated this setup, but it detracts from the beach. The parking is set up well and you won't have a long walk even on the worst days. Also, keep in mind the beach faces East. As the sun sets, it dips behind the trees bordering the beach. The beach falls into shadow and gets cold a little early, starting around 5pm. On a very hot day, this may be welcome relief, but on milder days, you'll need something to keep you warm. On the whole, it's a pleasant beach.

Jim P.

I've been enjoying East Harbor State Park since I was a little kid. Thirty-five... Er, forty years later, I still am! THE UP-SIDE: This park has much to offer for a fun day out... The beach here is sprawling. It goes on for what seems miles. There are shallow, family-friendly swimming areas of the beach, and also more rustic areas found on the hiking trails. The hiking trails are many, and traverse dry inland fields, secluded swampy-ish areas, and wild beachfront. Some of the trails connect to the campground located in the park. While I haven't stayed at the campground itself, I have meandered through and it looks pretty big and well taken care of. In addition to swimming and hiking, there are picnic shelters, countless grills and picnic tables (right along the beach!), and plenty of areas to drop a fishing line. When I'm not hanging out here with the fam, I head up here for a short road trip to do some writing and enjoy a good hike. THE DOWN-SIDE: On weekends this place can get a little crowded. However, it's never been so crowded that I couldn't find a place to get away from others at the park. THE SUM-IT-UP: If you're anywhere near the Catawba/Marblehead/Port Clinton area for the day, this place is a must. With so much space and so many possibilities for good family fun, or peaceful solo hikes, you can't go wrong.

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Holy windy campground batman. But nice facilities. The Halloween camp out is a blast for adults and kids.

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We loved our time here on vacation. We stopped by every evening to watch the sunset. Its a quiet and quaint little place.

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