This One Campground Near Pittsburgh Has A Sandy Beach For Plenty Of Fun In The Sun
By Beth Price-Williams|Published April 26, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Beach time’s right on our doorstep. Now, all we have to do is countdown the days until we’re lounging on our local sandy beach then jumping into the lake to cool off. For a really incredible experience, combine your next getaway with a camping trip right on the beach. That’s right. This charming campground near Pittsburgh welcomes visitors to pitch a tent and sleep right on the sandy beach, promising a uniquely unforgettable experience.
Pack up the car with all of your camping gear for the leisurely journey to Sara's Campground in Erie, a two-hour drive from downtown Pittsburgh.
But, if you want to sleep on the beach, you'll have to arrive bright and early — at least by the time the campground opens at 9 a.m. — because you cannot reserve beach camping. (For the best results, call Sara's ahead of time to ensure you've got a chance of securing a spot for your tent.)
Once you've pitched your tent and settled in, you'll find plenty to do — or not do, if you just want to relax — on the sandy beach. Play an impromptu game of volleyball or basketball with other campers.
The beach campground also offers plenty of amenities — a playground, laundry facilities, a general store, Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and a souvenir shop, for example.
Each weekend also features a different theme. Missing Christmas? Then, plan to camp at Sara's the weekend of July 12, 2019, for Christmas in July. A stroll down Christmas Lane and a movie on the beach are among the planned activities.
And, if you're in the mood, explore the area around Sara's Campground, including Waldameer Park (which you might be able to see from the beach), Splash Lagoon, and Presque Isle State Park.
Click here for the official website of Sara's Campground. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been to this campground near Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Then, click here to read about five of the best beaches around Pittsburgh to visit this summer.
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