Cleveland Ohio offers visitors and residents miles of sandy lakefront beaches. Lake Erie stretches out from the shores of Cleveland in a seemingly endless expanse of freshwater. Known for impeccable Walleye fishing, Cleveland beaches attract anglers casting their reels in hopes of catching something to grill for dinner. Guests will find that there are many beaches in the Cleveland area for day use, overnight or just a stroll along the water.
Edgewater Park is right on the shores of downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie. This 131-acre park is situated where the Cuyahoga River meets Lake Erie. It is a day-use park with docks for Yacht and Boat parking. Edgewater Park features a fitness trail for walking, running and biking. There are two picnic pavilions, boat ramps, fishing piers and concession stands. The Park has the most variety in the area when it comes to daily activities. There is a 900-foot swimming beach, boat rentals, on-shore fishing platforms and Exploration Station -- a children's nature-themed activity group.
Some of the best beachside camping in Cleveland is available on Put-In-Bay and Kellys Islands, southwest of Cleveland, off the shore of Sandusky. Put-In-Bay has four campgrounds to choose from with tent camping, RV camping and cabins for rent. Hazards Campground at Put-In-Bay features a heated pool and hot tub for all of its campers.
Kellys Island has beachfront tent camping, RV electric campsites, yurts and cabins available just west of Put-In-Bay Island. A beach volleyball court keeps visitors and campers active. The Island has an interesting natural phenomenon just off the north beach: ancient glacial grooves 400-feet long, up to 10-feet deep and 35-feet wide lay on the north side of the Island. The public swimming beach on Kelly's Island is 100-feet wide. Private waterfront rentals on the islands include villas, cabins and condos. Private rentals are a good way to ensure private and undisturbed beach access.
Find 1,000 feet of beach at Villa Angela, just east of Gordon Park. This park has largely been left in a natural state, so the beach here is private and woodsy. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the longest natural sand beach in the state is located at Headlands Beach, just east of Cleveland near Fairport Harbor.
