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PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK, PA

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Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania's only "seashore," Presque Isle ...[more]
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Description

Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania's only "seashore," Presque Isle offers its visitors a beautiful coastline and many recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, bicycling and in-line skating. A National Natural Landmark, Presque Isle is a favorite spot for migrating birds. Because of the many unique habitats, Presque Isle contains a greater number of the state's endangered, threatened and rare species than any other area of comparable size in Pennsylvania. The gateway to Presque Isle is the new Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC). An educational center at heart, TREC is dedicated to teaching visitors about Presque Isle and the many different forms of life that inhabit this unique peninsula. TREC also serves as a center for research, contributing to conservation efforts and promoting environmental awareness, helping to preserve the unparalleled beauty of Presque Isle. There is free admission to the interactive exhibits and the 75-foot observation tower.
Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Boat Launch
  • Comfort Station
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Lighthouse
  • Lighthouse - Viewing/Tour
  • Marina
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Ranger Station
  • Sanitary Dump Or Pump Out Station Is Available At The Marina
  • Seasonal Food/Refreshment Concession at Beach
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone
  • Travel Lift Services Are Available
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.10964, -80.15384
42°6'35"N, 80°9'14"W

Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center can be reached by PA 832 north. The park can also be reached by boat. The road system within the park forms a loop approximately 13 miles in length.
Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK
301 Peninsula Drive Suite 1
ERIE  PA  16505-2042
Phone Number:
Park Office: (814)833-7424

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