Erie Bluffs State Park

The newest Pennsylvania State Park, Erie Bluffs is 540 acres of Lake Erie shoreline in western Erie County, twelve miles west of the city of Erie. It is the largest undeveloped stretch of Lake Erie shoreline remaining in Pennsylvania.

The park has; one-mile of shoreline; 90-foot bluffs overlooking Lake Erie; world-class shallow stream steelhead fishery; old growth forest; rare, endangered and threatened flora; uncommon oak savannah sand barren ecosystem; exceptional value wetlands; and significant archaeological sites. There are currently no facilities in the park.

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Park Advisories

8/5/2008 9:16:00 AM

Firewood Advisory: Invasive Beetles found in Firewood Threaten Forests! Before bringing firewood to a Pennsylvania State Park, please read the information in the linked page about a very real threat to forests in Pennsylvania and all of North America. Firewood Advisory

Recent Press Release

Governor Rendell Names 117th State Park - June 4, 2004

Master Plan

This Master Plan For Erie Bluffs State Park is the result of various stakeholder and public meetings held in the Erie area. It will provide direction to the Department for the future development of the newest state park in the system. Explore the:
master plan (.pdf) (1.116 mb, 9/08)
master plan map (.pdf) (6.097 mb, 2/09)

Directions

Erie Bluffs State Park is in Erie County, Pennsylvania.

Erie Bluffs is north of PA 5 at Lake City, twelve miles west of Erie.

Access for People with Disabilities

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit.

Nearby Attractions

Erie Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
800-524-3743 or 814-454-7191
www.VisitEriePa.com

Erie Regional and Growth Partnership
800-524-3743 or 814-454-7191
www.EriePa.com

In an Emergency

Contact a park employee or dial 911.
For directions to the nearest hospital, look on bulletin boards or at the park office.

Nearest Hospital:
Hamot Hospital
201 State Street
Erie, PA 16550
814-877-6000

For More Information Contact

Erie Bluffs State Park
c/o Presque Isle
Erie, PA 16505-2042
814-833-7424
Manager: Harry Z. Leslie

E-mail: presqueislesp@state.pa.us
An equal opportunity employer

Make online reservations or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday, for state park information and reservations.

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