East Harbor State Park
1169 N Buck Rd, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440
1,831 acres · 7 miles of trails
East Harbor State Park in Marblehead features 7 miles of trails with water access and benches for leashed dogs, plus dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. A designated rocky dog beach leads to Lake Erie. Avoid the main sandy beach with your pet.
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- Park
- East Harbor State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Marblehead, Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.5497, -82.8211
- Size
- 1,831 acres
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (3,120 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.1 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 3,120 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 1,831 acres of room
- · 7 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Leashed dogs welcome on 7 miles of trails. Designated DOG BEACH (rocky area leading to Lake Erie water — separate from the main 1,500-foot sandy beach where dogs are NOT allowed).
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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