Headlands Beach State Park

Ohio's longest natural sand beach on Lake Erie in Lake County. A mile of sandy shoreline with stunning lake views. The adjacent Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve protects rare Great Lakes dune ecology. Popular for swimming, sunbathing, and beachcombing. The Fairport Harbor breakwall offers fishing for steelhead, perch, and walleye. Spectacular sunsets over Lake Erie. Best visited June through September. Free parking and entry. The nearby Fairport Harbor Lighthouse and Marine Museum adds cultural interest.