Presque Isle State Park
Pennsylvania State Park · Erie County
Presque Isle State Park hours
The park is open every day of the year, 5:00 A.M. to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk. After sunset, only tenants and people engaged in evening driving are permitted in the park.
The Presque Isle State Park Office, located in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M., except for major holidays.
The beaches and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Hours as published by PA State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Presque Isle State Park
A sandy peninsula arching into Lake Erie — Pennsylvania's only seashore, with eleven guarded beaches along it. Migrating birds funnel through in spring and autumn, and the flat perimeter trail suits cyclists of any ability.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
- 🧭 Geocaching
- 🏹 Hunting
Amenities & facilities
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🌿 Nature Center
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Pennsylvania state parks with swimming
Contact
Phone814-833-7424
Address301 Peninsula Drive, Suite 1, Erie, PA 16505
Upcoming events at Presque Isle State Park
- PA 250 Colonial Cooking at Presque Isle
- Virtual: History of Thanksgiving
- Erie Bluffs After Dark
- Virtual: Natural Wonders of Presque Isle
- Waterfowl of Presque Isle
Event details and registration are on the PA State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Presque Isle State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Trail cameras
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- Handheld GPS
- Bug spray
- Paddleboards
- Dry bags
- Tackle kits
- Spotting scopes
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