East Harbor State Park - Lakeside Marblehead, OH - Ohio State Parks

Reserve a Picnic Shelter
One picnic shelter is reservable. Reserve the shelter online or call (866) 644-6727.

Camping
357 electric sites
25 full hook-up sites
196 non-electric sites
Showers, flush toilets, dump station, launch ramp and camp store
Free WiFi access is available at the camp store to registered campers
Pet camping is permitted on designated sites
Bike rental is available from the camp office and games and sporting equipment are available on loan to registered campers
A fish cleaning building is available for use by campers
10 group camp sites can accommodate up to 100 units are available for reservation

Cabins
2 deluxe camper cabins are available for daily rental

Unique Getaways
A yurt is available for rental from March through September.
Yurt sleeps 6 on a double bed, bunk bed and two futons.
Includes 50 amp electricity, coffee maker, microwave, picnic table, fire ring, gas grill and refrigerator.

Boating
Lake Erie offers unlimited horsepower boating opportunities. The park's marina provides seasonal and day-use dock rentals, fuel, launch ramp, full-time mechanic, boat supplies and restaurant. Boats and campers can be stored year-round at the marina in a fenced enclosure. There is one ramp at the marina (fee), and one in the campground (no fee).

Dining
Dining is available at the East Harbor State Park Marina & Restaurant.

Disc Golf
The park offers an 18-hole course plus a practice hole. The course is located near the Lockwood Shelter House. Bring your own equipment; rental equipment is not available. No fee is charged to play.

Fishing
Lake Erie, the walleye capital of the world, provides anglers great catches of yellow perch, channel catfish, smallmouth and white bass in addition to walleye. Both East Harbor and West Harbor are excellent for bluegill, crappie and carp. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.

Hunting
Hunting for waterfowl is permitted on the eastern side of the offshore islands. Five duck blinds in the park are awarded through a lottery drawing held on the morning of the third Saturday in August, contact the park office for details. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.

Picnicking
Fourteen picnic areas with fantastic views of the lake and marshlands are equipped with tables and grills. One picnic area is conveniently located next to the beach. Three shelterhouses can be reserved online or by calling (866) 644-6727.

Swimming
The park features a 1,500-foot sand beach on Lake Erie. Vending machines are available. Swim at your own risk. Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches.

Trails
Eleven hiking trails can be found in the park:
Middle Harbor Trail - 3/4 Mile - Moderate
Middle Harbor Extension - 1/2 Mile - Easy
Meadow Trail - 3/4 Mile - Easy
Blackberry Trail - 1/2 Mile - Easy
Red Bird Trail - 1/4 Mile - Easy
Rock Garden Loop - 0.3 Miles - Easy
Wetlands Trail - 2 Miles - Easy
South Beach Trail - 2.5 Miles - Easy
Water's Edge Trail - 1 Mile - Moderate
Channel Dunes Loop - 1.2 Mile - Easy
West Harbor Trail - 3/4 Mile - Easy

Wildlife Watching
Hundreds of migrating songbirds rest here before winging north across the lake making this a prime birding location during both spring and fall migration.

Winter Recreation
Under the proper conditions, park visitors can enjoy snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing, ice boating, and cross-country skiing.
Five snowmobile trails are found in the park:
Middle Harbor Trail - 3/4 Mile
Meadow Trail - 3/4 Mile
Wetlands Trail - 2 Miles
South Beach Trail - 2.5 Miles
Channel Dunes Loop - 1/2 Mile

More to Do
Volleyball, basketball and horseshoe courts, along with playground equipment are located in the campground or day use area.
Nature center has seasonal hours.
Programs are offered by the park naturalist on weekends throughout the summer season.
Bicycle rental is available.