Great park! They…read morehave lots of areas to check out: Campground Nature center Kayaks to rent Boat launch Hiking trails Beach area Playgrounds Manor Restaurant We stayed in the campground and were able to bike ride most of the park. There is a cool boardwalk trail that starts by the hotel area and walks along the lake.

I enjoy seeing the lake here and the birds. Bring your small boats, kayaks and fishing poles. Drive…read morepass the marina and you'll come to the camp ground. Check in at the building to get your site. Have a picnic. Hike the trails. Rent a cabin. Walk the wooden platform on the lake which begins in front of the lodge. Enter the manor for a good meal and check out the gift shop. Stay in the haunted lodge. Bring your cross-country skis. Play a round of golf. Swim in the pool. So much to do at this State Park. See the website for details.

Finally a nice day and a day off so we packed up a cooler and the boat and headed to Lake Hodgson!!…read moreIt's close to our home so it is very convenient. We are very fortunate to have a nice lake like this located down the road from us. The employees are always very helpful and pleasant. You can buy an annual pass and take your boat out whenever you want during the open season!! Their days and hours have changed because of Covid so I'm not sure of them off hand. This lake to me is is just the right size where it isn't too big and it's not too small!! I like being able to see land so anywhere on this lake you can see land. It isn't crowded so you feel like you are out there by yourself. It is very peaceful as quiet. You just hear the birds, the sound of water and of course your bait hitting the water after you cast your line :-) Maybe we will see ya out there!!

UPDATE: I changed my review from 2 to 5 stars in light of the friendly response and excellent…read morecustomer service I received in the wake [pardon the pun] of our trip. And I'll add that with a new, non-cell-phone-based return policy in place, we are likely to return. Thank you! First, let me say clearly that the actual kayaking part of this experience was really nice. A little pricey, but that's mainly because we're a big family: my wife and I and six of our kids, ages 8-21, rented four kayaks for the one-hour (two-mile) "Camp Hi to SR 82 Two-Mile Trip." This cost $245.21. But it really was a very nice experience. What wasn't so great was the experience getting back. The way the short trip works is that you paddle downstream for two miles and then get out of the river. You're supposed to call Camp Hi soon before you get there, and they send a bus to pick you up and bring you back. "Do you have Verizon?" they asked me as we were first getting into the water, "You may not be able to get a signal. You may have to walk up the path a bit to call." Well, we do have Verizon. And we could not get a signal from the river. So we got to the disembarking point and pulled the kayaks out. This was at 3:00 on the nose. Then, I walked. And walked some more, all the way up the trail to Route 82, which I had to walk along for another quarter mile in order to get a signal. This was a bit unnerving, as the speed limit is 55 mph and for part of the walk there's only about two feet of space between the lane and the side of a bridge. I finally got a signal and called Camp Hi at 3:10 to request a ride. They said they'd send a driver. I walked back to where my family was waiting. And we waited. Around 3:20, someone pulled into the parking area to unload some kayaks. Around 3:30, I asked if I could use their phone, as we were still waiting for our ride. I called Camp Hi and they said they'd try to get a driver down to us. Finally, at 3.41, the driver arrived to pick us up. We made it back to Camp Hi at 3:48. To her credit, the young woman at the counter was polite and mildly apologetic. "Look," I said, "can I get any sort of a refund or anything? It took more than forty minutes for us to get back. That was a long wait with my eight-year-old." "I could only give a small refund," she replied, "two to three dollars." Seriously, that's what she said. "Two to three dollars." I declined. Politely, I think. So, that was my experience. $245 for one very nice hour on the water and 40+ minutes of waiting for a ride. Given that the people at Camp Hi--and let me say again, clearly, that everyone we interacted with was quite nice--definitely *know* that there's an issue with cell phone service, it's hard to understand why they don't simply send a bus to pick people up right at the one-hour mark. That would be far simpler and would have left us feeling much happier about the whole thing. Will I be back? Probably not.

We've had several canoe/kayak trips over the years with Camp Hi. We've always had fun, never had…read morean issue with the people or the equipment. Great, inexpensive way to have fun.

Can our to kayak which was awesome definitely want to do it again in the fall it's gotta be…read morebeautiful. Had a beer at the bar before kayaking and Tito's after. Clarissa was the bar tender and she's great friendly informative. Definitely will be back.

honestly one of the best places to go kayaking ! it's about $40 a person (10 extra for my pup!!)…read more(or a cooler if u wanna bring ur own, which is a great idea because who wants to be dry on the river, right? hahaha anyways, go at ur own pace and enjoy the beautiful scenery!! it's such a nice place to go on a sunny day, and we went around 4:30 and were taken to the drop off point almost immediately by two real nice guys !! the food at the Iron Horse Saloon smelled AMAZING, But i was so tired after 3hrs on the river!!

This is a beautiful lake. Some people call it a "Kettle Lake," which is a scientific term, but…read moreI've forgotten the definition of, but it has something to do with the melting of glaciers. It is also the largest natural lake in Pennsylvania by surface area (925 Acres). All I know, it's a great place to visit. You can go swimming, boating, fishing, and more. There is a public beach, and some private ones. There is a nice park (Ice House Park (also on Yelp), and even an Amusement Park (Conneaut Lake Park) here. Lots of amenities nearby also ... Big Cheers!

My cousins have a boat docked on Conneaut Lake and invited our family to visit for a weekend! They…read morestay at a campground about 10 minutes away from the dock. Conneaut itself is kind of strange with the creepy abandoned looking amusement park, and the super haunted Conneaut hotel. We drove right through the amusement park and hotel until we reached a parking lot right on the lake. I think this is a public beach area right next to the tiki bar. I was impressed by how clean it was, and how beautiful the nearby lake houses were. The tiki bar was busy in the middle of the hot summer day. We walked right onto the dock for their boat! It was super easy and convenient. The lake itself is clean and pretty! We took the boat out to the sandbar at the flagpole in the middle of the water. It was only a few feet of water in some areas and kids and dogs could stand. The water felt amazing - 76 degrees! The bottom of the lake at this point is very sharp, so we had to wear water shoes. The lake is really beautiful and this is a great day trip from Pittsburgh.

I planned a pontoon dinner cruise for my boyfriend's birthday, and the staff made sure every…read moredetail was perfect. The food was great, and thankfully the weather cooperated. We learned a lot about the area and got to see plenty of wildlife. Definitely recommend!

Very relaxing cruise. Great view of the Portage Lakes and all of the magnificent properties. I also…read moreenjoy the various species of birds that can be seen and photographed. Highly recommended!

Another example of the superb competency of the "Lake Metro Park" system. "Fairport Harbor Beach"…read moreis exceptional. It is beautiful, clean, and accessable for everyone. The bathrooms are spotless. The beach has runners for wheelchairs. The break wall creates a safe water environment for every watersport. The expansive beach is great for strolling. And there is always room. If you want to enjoy Lake Erie, try "Fairport Harbor".

A good park and a beach. Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park isn't as crowded. It may not be the best…read morebeach but it's not bad here. Beaches around here are kind of dirty. There's a bathroom that only kind of smells. Close by is the lighthouse. It has a small museum. This area would seem to attract many tourists. It however doesn't seem that crowded. Most people are on the beach but but that many though. It seems cleaner than many beaches. The sand doesn't have a lot of cigarette butts and litter. It's kept clean pretty good. The water is kind of murky but it's apparently safe. Along with the beach is the park. There's some great views. It seems like a safe area. There's usually someone on patrol. It has a public bathroom. It doesn't reek of piss. They charge for parking but you can park for free on a side street.

Such phenomenal customer service. Great experience. Easy to book, affordable, and boats were in…read moregreat condition! Large flight of Pontoon boats. So much to explore on Pymatuning Lake as well (we even saw a bald eagle)! A must try in the area!

From the owner: Pymatuning Boat Rentals offers the finest boat rentals on Pymatuning Lake. Located in Andover, OH,…read moreour fleet of new pontoon boats, fishing boats and kayaks are the best way to spend a day on Pymatuning Lake. We are conveniently located on the lake next to the Birches Landing Boat Ramp. Our marina building is stocked with everything you need for a great day on the water, including bait and tackle, marine accessories, food, beverages, snacks, ice and sundry items.

I love this area and will go back again The lagoon is very nice in winter without childrenread more

Great place! We were here to visit a friend who is restoring a boat (see pics)! What an awesome…read morenight! Love music and food trucks... I didn't know you can kayak here as well! Great chill little vibe here! Fun people on golf carts, everyone is super friendly!

I dont know who the fu** rated Nelson's ledges anything lower than 5 stars, but for the people…read morethat did; Do yourself a favor, and don't go back to Nelson's. You must not be a laid back type of person.

I did my best to stay positive during this camping trip, but it was the actual worst. I camp a lot…read moreand I realize that I'm not the primary audience for this site, but this tested me. The two stars are really for some solid food at the beach and the fact that security seemed to respond quickly to the multiple fights/safety concerns that happened during our stay. I understand that it's a spot where people are able to let loose, but at a certain point, the lack of rule enforcement/community expectation here creates an unsafe setting for everyone.