Headlands Beach State Park Campground
This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. The park is open year-round. Ohio state parks do not charge entrance fees.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 11:38PM EDT until June 12 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 320 IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 28 COUNTIES IN NORTH CENTRAL OHIO ASHLAND CRAWFORD ERIE HURON KNOX LORAIN MARION MORROW RICHLAND IN NORTHEAST OHIO ASHTABULA CUYAHOGA GEAUGA HOLMES LAKE MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL WAYNE IN NORTHWEST OHIO HANCOCK LUCAS OTTAWA SANDUSKY SENECA WOOD WYANDOT THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF AKRON, ALLIANCE, ASHLAND, ASHTABULA, AURORA, AUSTINTOWN, AVON LAKE, BAINBRIDGE, BELLEVUE, BOARDMAN, BOWLING GREEN, BRUNSWICK, BUCYRUS, BURTON, CANTON, CARDINGTON, CAREY, CHARDON, CHESTERLAND, CLEVELAND, CLYDE, CONNEAUT, CRESTLINE, EASTLAKE, ELYRIA, FINDLAY, FOSTORIA, FREMONT, GALION, GENEVA, GENOA, HURON, KENT, KILLBUCK, LORAIN, MANSFIELD, MARION, MASSILLON, MEDINA, MENTOR, MIDDLEFIELD, MILLERSBURG, MOUNT GILEAD, MOUNT VERNON, NILES, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, NORWALK, OAK HARBOR, ORRVILLE, PAINESVILLE, PERRYSBURG, PORT CLINTON, RAVENNA, RITTMAN, SANDUSKY, SOUTH RUSSELL, STREETSBORO, TIFFIN, TOLEDO, UPPER SANDUSKY, WADSWORTH, WARREN, WICKLIFFE, WILLARD, WILLOUGHBY, WILLOWICK, WOOSTER, AND YOUNGSTOWN.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 11 at 9:44PM EDT until June 12 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...From 5 AM EDT Friday through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.
About
Headlands Beach State Park, located in Mentor and Painesville Township in Lake County, Ohio, boasts the state's largest natural sand beach. The mile-long beach attracts approximately two million visitors annually for swimming, sunbathing, and beach glass hunting along Lake Erie. The park opened to the public in 1953 and has been recognized by CNN as one of the top 20 beaches in the United States. The park provides day-use facilities including change booths, restrooms, picnic tables, grills, and a seasonal concession area. A breakwall at the east end of the beach offers fishing opportunities for bass, perch, walleye, salmon, and carp. Adjacent to the park is Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, one of the finest remaining Lake Erie beach and dune communities, and the 644-acre Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve with hiking trails and exceptional birding (over 200 species). This is a day-use only park with no overnight camping facilities. Campers seeking overnight accommodations should consider nearby Punderson State Park, which offers a campground, cabins, and lodge approximately 30 minutes away.
Directions
From Cleveland, take I-90 east to State Route 44 north. Follow SR 44 north to State Route 283 (Heisley Road). Turn left and follow to Headlands Road. Turn right and proceed to the park entrance at 9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $90 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (440) 466-8400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Ohio DNR Park Map (PDF) |
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