The One Incredible Sand Dune Every Ohioan Must Explore

Most people don't realize there are sand dunes hiding in northern Ohio. Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve is home to some picturesque sand dunes near the shores of Lake Erie. It's a neat area to explore when you want to see a unique side to Ohio -- and the nearby beach makes a day trip here that much better. Take a look:

Tucked away in Lake County you'll find 25 acres of preserved natural sand dunes in Mentor, Ohio.

You'll find it at 9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH, 44060.

There are several trails you can take throughout the dunes, so you'll be able to explore them from several different angles.

The nearby Headlands Beach State Park features a mile-long natural sand beach that’s unbelievably picturesque. It's actually the largest natural sand beach in Ohio.

(To access the beach from the preserve, take the fisherman’s trail.)

After you've explored the sand dune trails for awhile, a stop at the beach is a must.

Please note: No camping or overnight facilities are available on-site.

Due to extensive development along the shores of Lake Erie, Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve is truly the last of its kind in Ohio.

Visit and experience a whole different side of Ohio!

Did you know about these glorious sand dunes in Ohio? Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve is located at 9601 Headlands Rd., Mentor, OH, 44060.

Looking for more unexpected places to visit in Ohio? You can actually go surfing at Edgewater Park, a beautiful oasis in Cleveland! As it turns out, surf’s up in the Buckeye State all summer long at Edgewater Park in Cleveland. Who knew?