Boyd Lake State Park
"Erie is within range for a longer day trip or overnight stay, especially for families seeking a lake-centered outing. Visitors from Erie often come for camping, picnicking, and boating."
A lakeside state park in Loveland offering boating, fishing, swimming, and camping.
Lake Erie State Park
"Erie visitors enjoy the park's proximity to Lake Erie, offering a change of scenery, hiking, and family-friendly activities just across the state line."
Lake Erie State Park features scenic lake views, camping, and year-round recreation.
Pymatuning State Park
"Erie, a major city on Lake Erie, offers residents easy access to Pymatuning for boating, birdwatching, and enjoying a change of scenery from Presque Isle."
Pennsylvania's largest park with 17,088-acre lake and famous fish spillway.
Chapman State Park
"Erie, a major city on Lake Erie, offers its residents a chance to explore inland forests and lakes at Chapman State Park, perfect for a change of scenery."
A peaceful park in Warren County, PA, featuring Chapman Lake, woodlands, and year-round outdoor recreation.