Follow A Sandy Path To The Waterfront When You Visit Headlands Beach State Park In Ohio

Did you know there are sand dunes in Ohio? Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve in Mentor 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. The next time you find yourself in northeast Ohio, take a sandy path to Headlands Beach State Park via the Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve.

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You'll find the sand dune preserve and the state park beach along Headlands Road in Mentor.

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To access the beach from the preserve, take the Fisherman’s Trail.

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In the distance, you'll notice a picturesque lighthouse, which has stood there since the mid-1920s.

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Here, you can observe a variety of vegetation that's typically only found on the Atlantic Coast, which makes this trail extra special.

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Swim, fish, sail, picnic or just kick back and enjoy the view—because you likely deserve a day in paradise.

Have you ever explored the sand dunes at Headlands Beach before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For more summer fun in Ohio, check out our previous article: This Road Trip Will Give You The Best Ohio Beach Day You’ve Ever Had.