Birding at East Harbor State Park
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio
General Information
Address
1169 N. Buck Road, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio 43440
County/Counties
Ottawa
DeLorme Page Number and Coordinates
(7th Edition and earlier) Page 28-29, D-4
Nearest Town or City
1 mile east of Port Clinton, Ohio.
Directions from Nearest Town or City
From SR 53 in Port Clinton, travel east along SR163 one mile to SR 269, turn left, entrance to East Harbor SP is 1/2 mile on the right.
20 miles west of Sandusky, 35 miles east of Toledo.
About East Harbor State Park
Situated on a peninsula of land stretching into the waters of Lake Erie, the park encompasses 1152 acres. Beach Ridge habitat, similar to that at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, is an attractive magnet for migrating songbirds, in the spring and fall. Wetlands, wooded areas, and ¾ miles of beach front provide habitat for many other bird species.
Visiting Information
Closed hours/season
Open daylight hours.
Parking Areas
Yes.
Fees/Permits
None.
Restroom Facilities
Yes.
Harmful Insects, Poisonous Plants, or Animals
Mosquitoes.
Other Birding Spots in the Area
East Harbor SP is within a half-hour’s drive of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, Marblehead Lighthouse, Kelley’s island (by ferry), Sheldon’s Marsh State Nature Preserve and Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve.