Geneva State Park
Overview
Located on Ohio's northeastern shoreline, 698-acre Geneva State Park reflects the character and charisma of Lake Erie. The shimmering expanse of the lake lures vacationers who enjoy fishing and boating. Swimmers rejoice in the beautiful sand beach while nature enthusiasts retreat to the park's freshwater marshes and estuaries associated with the lake. Geneva offers the visitor a natural beach, several areas of freshwater marsh and beautiful mature woodlots. In the mid 1970s, the park installed a variety of protective devices and planted different types of vegetation in an effort to control erosion. The middle and western beach areas contain plants that are rare in Ohio but characteristic of the Atlantic coast. Sea rocket, seaside spurge, beach pea and silverweed can be found on the Geneva beaches. Marshes located at the mouth of Cowles Creek, No Name Creek and Wheeler Creek contain swamp smartweed, leafy sedge and submerged aquatic vegetation.
Activities
Boating
This park's 6-lane boat ramp provides easy access to Lake Erie's central basin. Marina features a canteen and concession area which supplies gasoline, boating essentials and bait, along with 383 docks for seasonal rental. The east breakwall of the marina is capped with a sidewalk. Transient dock rental is available. Boat ramp is a Carry in Carry Out area. No trash cans are available. Please bring trash bags with you.
Auto/Motorcycle
Astabula County is home to 16 covered bridges, 15 award-winning wineries, nineteen museums, and two wild and scenic rivers. Visitors can tour the scenic Lake Erie shoreline along Lake Road West.
Camping
This park has 89 electric sites, four full hook-up sites, seven non-electric sites, showers and flush toilets, and a coin-operated Laundry. Pet camping is available at designated sites. Basketball and sand volleyball courts are on site. Camp office loans games and sporting equipment to registered campers. A fish cleaning house is also provided for campers. Visitors can also rent 12 Deluxe Cedar Cabins on the Lake Erie lakefront that sleep four adults or a family of six with a combination of a private bedroom and a sleeping loft.
Fishing
Lake Erie is known as the walleye capital of the world In addition to great catches of walleye, the lake offers yellow perch, channel catfish and steelhead trout. Geneva Marina is designated as a small boat harbor and is a certified Clean Marina, private charter fishing boats are available. A valid Ohio fishing license is required.
Hiking
This park offers six miles of multi-use trails traverse the park and are used by hikers, snowmobilers, cross-country skiers and hunters. There are also two miles of paved trails for non-motorized bikes.
Hunting
Hunting is permitted in designated areas from October 15 through February 28 annually. A valid Ohio hunting license is required.
Picnicking
Crabapple Picnic Area features two shelterhouses with electric and water, restrooms with flush toilets, volleyball court, and horse-shoe pit. The shelterhouses are available for reservation online or by calling 866-644-6727.
RVing
This park has 89 electric sites, four full hook-up sites, seven non-electric sites, showers and flush toilets, and a coin-operated Laundry. Pet camping is available at designated sites. Basketball and sand volleyball courts are on site. Camp office loans games and sporting equipment to registered campers. A fish cleaning house is also provided for campers. Visitors can also rent 12 Deluxe Cedar Cabins on the Lake Erie lakefront that sleep four adults or a family of six with a combination of a private bedroom and a sleeping loft.
Water Sports
A 300-foot guarded swimming beach adorns the shoreline of Lake Erie. The entire length of the park overlooks Lake Erie for approximately two miles with access to the lake provided at various points along the lakefront.
Winter Sports
Winter sports include snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and ice fishing.
Seasonality/Weather
This park is open year-round.
Directions
Driving
From Cleveland, Ohio: Take I-90 East to S.R. 534 North. Park entrance is six miles north on S.R. 534 (turn left).
From Columbus, Ohio: Take I-71 North to I-271 East I-271 East to I-90 East I-90 East to S.R. 534 North. Park entrance is six miles north on S.R. 534 (turn left).
From Cincinnati, Ohio: Take I-71 North to I-271 East I-271 East to I-90 East I-90 East to S.R. 534 North. Park entrance is six miles north on S.R. 534 (turn left).
From Toledo, Ohio: Take I-90 East to S.R. 534 North. Park entrance is six miles north on S.R. 534 (turn left). From Youngstown, Ohio: Take S.R. 11 North to I-90 West. I-90 West to S.R. 534 North. Park entrance is six miles north on S.R. 534 (turn left).
Phone Numbers
Primary
(440) 466-8400Campground reservations
(866) 644-6727Links
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