Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle State Park ( PRESK) is a 3,112-acre (1,259 ha) Pennsylvania State Park on an arching, sandy peninsula jutting into Lake Erie, 4 miles (6 km) west of the city of Erie, in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States.
A state park inside Millcreek Township
You can stay in Millcreek Township
Presque Isle State Park is inside Millcreek Township, which has 33 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI) has airline service, about 7 miles from Presque Isle State Park.
Established in 1921
Presque Isle State Park dates from 1921. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Millcreek Township. Green months are the mild ones.
Presque Isle State Park
Presque Isle State Park ( PRESK) is a 3,112-acre (1,259 ha) Pennsylvania State Park on an arching, sandy peninsula jutting into Lake Erie, 4 miles (6 km) west of the city of Erie, in Millcreek Township, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. The peninsula sweeps northeastward, surrounding Presque Isle Bay along the park's southern coast. It has 13 miles (21 km) of roads, 21 miles (34 km) of recreational trails, 13 beaches for swimming, and a marina. Popular activities at the park include swimming, boating, hiking, biking, and birdwatching.
- Type
- State park
- Established
- 1921
- Wikipedia readers
- 13K a year
Where to stay near Presque Isle State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Millcreek Township (33) and Summit Township (29).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Presque Isle | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millcreek Township | in town | — | 33 15 hotels · 13 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins | 52,680 | $231K | B |
| Summit Township | 9 mi south | 15 min | 29 28 hotels · 1 campground | 7,539 | $245K | — |
| Erie | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 13 8 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 91,838 | $115K | C− |
| North East Township | 14 mi east | 20 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 6,424 | $211K | — |
| Harborcreek Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 16,603 | $237K | — |
| Fairview Township | 12 mi southwest | 20 min | 5 2 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 11,494 | $295K | — |
| McKean Township | 12 mi south | 15 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 4,340 | $242K | — |
| Springfield Township | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 10 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 3,002 | $151K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Presque Isle
Other well-known places within 66 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw46 mi LakeLake Erie15 mi Theme parkWaldameer Park
36 mi LakeChautauqua Lake
217 mi LandmarkFort Le Boeuf
61 mi DamKinzua Dam
38 mi Theme parkConneaut Lake Park
66 mi National forestAllegheny National Forest38 mi Theme parkSplash LagoonPhoto credits
Lake Erie: NOAA, Public domain · Chautauqua Lake: Banderas, Public domain · Fort Le Boeuf: Charles M. Stotz ?, Public domain · Kinzua Dam: Niagara, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Conneaut Lake Park: daveynin from United States, CC BY 2.0 · Allegheny National Forest: IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
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Visiting Presque Isle
Is Presque Isle State Park in Millcreek Township?
Yes. It’s inside Millcreek Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit Presque Isle State Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–80°.
How far is Presque Isle State Park from Cleveland?
About 94 miles southwest of Cleveland, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Presque Isle State Park?
Erie International Tom Ridge Field (ERI), about 7 miles away. The nearest big hub is Buffalo Niagara (BUF), about 88 miles.
Where should I stay near Presque Isle State Park?
Millcreek Township (in town, 33 places to stay), Summit Township (9 mi, 29 places to stay) and Erie (4 mi, 13 places to stay).
Tips from people in Millcreek Township
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.