According to the official Erie, PA, website, travelers flock to RV campgrounds in Erie County because of all the activities available in and around Lake Erie. During the warm months, visitors can enjoy Lake Erie beaches, golf courses, water parks, botanical gardens, sailing on the lake, boat tours, fishing, horseback riding and more. In the winter, visitors can still find an array of activities to partake in, such as skiing and snowmobiling. Particular attractions in Erie include the Lake Erie Speedway, the Erie Zoo, lake cruises on the Victorian Princess and the Waldameer Theme Park.
When the weather is rainy or you've had enough sun for the day, numerous indoor activities are provided in Erie year-round. Campers can head into town and enjoy live performances at the Erie Playhouse, Warner Theater or Civic Center, visit the Erie Maritime Museum, enjoy wine tasting at the North Easy wineries, visit the JR's Last Laugh Comedy Club, savor a meal at lakefront restaurants, enjoy tax-free shopping at the Millcreek Mall or visit the Presque Isle Downs Racetrack and Casino.
More than any other attraction, Erie's state parks attract millions of visitors each year and are Erie's premier attractions, according to the official Erie, PA, website. Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre peninsula that extends into Lake Erie and provides seven miles of sandy beaches, paved trails, nature trails, canoe and boat rentals, picnic areas, lighthouses, monuments, fishing, bird watching, biking and much more. The park includes its own RV park. Erie Bluffs State Park is new as of 2004, and it provides 540 acres of land, including one mile of Lake Erie shoreline. Most campers try to find campgrounds in or near these major attractions.
The Erie, PA, website names about 17 campgrounds located near Lake Erie that locals or visitors can enjoy. Pine Lane Campground is one RV park located right on Lake Erie that provides 100 camping sites. Campers can enjoy fishing, boating and Erie Bluffs State Park within walking distance of their campground and can even purchase RV parts and supplies at the campground. Hill's Family Campground is another large campground that provides full hookup and drive-thru sites. According to the Hill's Family Campground website, this campground can handle any of the largest RVs.
Some campgrounds near Lake Erie go beyond the needs of most campers, offering an array of luxurious amenities. For example, Erie KOA Kampgrounds provide deluxe patios for the largest RVs and smaller sites for small RVs and tents. They also offer air-conditioned lodges and rustic cabins for those without RVs. On the campground, campers can enjoy a playground, horseshoe pits, a heated inground pool, volleyball courts, pedal karts, bike rentals, paddle boats and more. When you choose a campground for your RV, you can decide how detailed you want your amenities to be and how important the location is.
