Erie Bluffs State Park is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The park is the largest undeveloped stretch of land overlooking Lake Erie in Pennsylvania. Erie Bluffs State Park is just north of Pennsylvania Route 5 near Lake City and 12 miles (19 km) west of Erie.
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Erie Bluffs State Park is located in Erie County, Pennsylvania. The park is the largest undeveloped stretch of land overlooking Lake Erie in Pennsylvania. Erie Bluffs State Park is just north of Pennsylvania Route 5 near Lake City and 12 miles (19 km) west of Erie.
Erie Bluffs State Park
A Pennsylvania Recreational Guide
The 587-acre Erie Bluffs State Park lies along
the Lake Erie shoreline in western Erie County.
Erie Bluffs State Park is designated as a
day-use park. Swimming is not permitted at the
park.
Directions
Erie Bluffs is north of PA 5 at Lake City, twelve
miles west of Erie. The following addresses
may be utilized with a GPS for directions to the
park:
Main parking lot: 11122 West Lake Road, Lake
City, PA 16423
Elk Creek Access: 10990 West Lake Road,
Lake City, PA 16423
Recreational Opportunities
PICNICKING: Several picnic tables and a
small pavilion are available on a first come-first
served, non-reservable basis at the Elk Creek
Access. A rustic restroom is located in the picnic
area that is open year-round.
More
Information
Erie Bluffs State Park
c/o Presque Isle State Park
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
301 Peninsula Drive, Suite 1
Erie, PA 16505-2042
814-833-7424
email: presqueislesp@pa.gov
GPS DD: Lat: 42.0164 Long: -80.372
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888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757),
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Saturday,
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HIKING: 5.16 miles of trails
All of the trails at the park are designated for
hiking only. Horseback riding, mountain biking,
and ATV use are not permitted.
Black Oak Savanna Trail: 0.3 mile, easiest
hiking
Bluffs Edge Trail: 0.39 mile, easiest hiking
Duck Run Trail: 0.69 mile, easiest hiking
Fisherman’s Footpath: 0.13 mile, more
difficult hiking
Lookout Trail: 0.22 mile, easiest hiking
Timber Trail: 0.97 mile, easiest hiking
Transition Trail: 1.1 miles, easiest hiking
West Overlook Trail: 0.57 mile, more difficult
hiking
Whitetail Crossing: 0.6 mile, easiest hiking
Wildflower Way: 0.19 mile, more difficult
hiking
BOATING: A 24-hour boat launch suitable for
small motorized watercraft, kayaks, and canoes
is available at the Elk Creek Access.
Motorboats must display a boat registration
from any state. Non-powered boats must display
one of the following: boat registration from any
state; launch permit or mooring permit from
Pennsylvania State Parks that are available at
most state park offices; launch use permit from
the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
FISHING: Anglers can enjoy fishing for
steelhead in Elk Creek and the mouth of Elk
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Creek as it enters Lake Erie. The Elk Creek
Access is open 24 hours for use by anglers.
Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission laws
apply.
HUNTING: Over 500 acres are open to
hunting, trapping, and the training of dogs from
the day after Labor Day through March 31.
Common game species are deer, turkey, and
small game.
Hunting woodchucks, also known as
groundhogs, is prohibited. Dog training is
only permitted from the day following Labor
Day through March 31 in designated hunting
areas. The Department of Conservation and
Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Game
Commission rules and regulations apply.
Contact the park office for ADA accessible
hunting information.
Use extreme caution with firearms at all
times. Other visitors use the park during hunting
seasons. Firearms and archery equipment used
for hunting may be uncased and ready for use
only in authorized hunting areas during hunting
seasons. In areas not open to hunting or during
non-hunting seasons, firearms and archery
equipment shall be kept in the owner’s car,
trailer or leased campsite. Exceptions include:
law enforcement officers and individuals with a
valid Pennsylvania License to Carry Firearms
are authorized to carry a firearm concealed on
their person while they are within a state park.
Access for People with
Disabilities
This symbol indicates facilities and activities
that are Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
accessible for people with disabilities. This publication text is available in alternative formats.
If you need an accommodation to participate
in park activities due to a disability, please
contact the park you plan to visit.
In an Emergency
Call 911 and contact a park employee. For
directions to the nearest hospital, look on bulletin
boards.
NEAREST HOSPITALS
University Hospitals
Conneaut Medical Center
(13 miles from park)
158 W Main Rd
Conneaut, OH 44030
440-593-1131
UPMC Hamot
Trauma Center
(17.5 miles from park)
201 State Street
Erie, PA 16550
814-877-6000
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