Pennsylvania State Parks

Erie Bluffs State Park

Adventure awaits at Erie Bluffs State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania.

c/o Presque Isle State Park
301 Peninsula Dr. Suite 1
Erie, PA 16505-2042
814-833-7424
presqueislesp@pa.gov

Overview

The 587-acre Erie Bluffs State Park lies along the Lake Erie shoreline in western Erie County, twelve miles west of the city of Erie. The park has:

One mile of shoreline
90-foot bluffs overlooking Lake Erie
Elk Creek -- a shallow stream steelhead fishery
Several plant species of conservation concern
Uncommon black oak woodland/savannah
Great Lakes region sand barren ecosystems
Forested wetlands

The only developed areas in the park are the Elk Creek Access area and the Main Entrance parking lot.

Erie Bluffs State Park is designated as a day-use park, with the exception of fishing and boating. Swimming is prohibited at the park.

Plan Your Visit

Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.

Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.

Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards.

Nearest Hospital

University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center(opens in a new tab)
(13 miles west of the park)
158 West Main Road
Conneaut, OH 44030
440-593-1131

UPMC Hamot(opens in a new tab)
(17.5 miles east of the park)
201 State Street
Erie, PA 16550
814-877-6000

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

Erie Bluffs State Park offers a wide variety of environmental education and recreation programs year round. Participants gain appreciation, understanding, and a sense of stewardship toward natural and cultural resources through:

Hands-on educational activities
Guided walks
Evening programs

Curriculum-based environmental education programs are available to schools and organized groups. Call the park office to schedule a group program. A variety of professional development workshops are offered for teachers.

Contact the park office or explore the calendar of events(opens in a new tab) for more information on programs and other learning experiences.