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We’re directly on Lake Erie! |
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At Virginia’s Beach our goal is to
provide a peaceful family environment and to encourage families,
individuals, couples or groups to appreciate and enjoy Lake Erie and our
lakefront atmosphere.
While we
do not have organized activities, our location and facilities provide a
unique opportunity to experience beautiful Lake Erie and the surrounding
area. In addition to the obvious time honored activities of enjoying the
company of family and friends while experiencing beauty of the great
outdoors, we have listed some of the activities available at Virginia’s
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Beach Hiking |
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With
our 1100 feet of frontage and easy access, you can explore
miles of great lakes beach. Be prepared to get your feet wet
in some places, as that's part of the fun!
Remember to bring a bag since the kids (and adults) will
want to collect beach glass, tiny shells, driftwood and
beautiful pebbles in your adventure.
There are also many places to enjoy a picnic lunch or a
refreshing swim. |
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Canoeing and Kayaking |
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Launch
your canoe or kayak right off our beach. Explore a
beautiful, unlimited shoreline and secluded beaches. Relax
with a peaceful early morning or sunset journey. |
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Boating and Jet Skiing |
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Use
our boat ramp to launch your boat. Take a cruise or pull a
skier or tube rider along the shoreline, enjoy the sunrise
or sunset on the Lake or simply anchor and relax by a
secluded beach. Although Lake Erie is great for boating,
care must be taken to get out if a wind change would cause
large waves or unsafe conditions.
Because of the fluctuation in the Lake's water level, our
ramp may not be suitable for launching boats over 18 feet in
length.
Lake Erie is great for jet skiing. You can take a cruise
when the Lake is smooth or feel the rush of jumping waves
when conditions are rough. Click
here to learn more about the Lake. |
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Swimming |
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The
Lake bottom in front of our property is smooth rock and sand
and declines very gently allowing very safe and comfortable
swimming. The water is normally very clear and clean
depending on the wave conditions and is usually warm enough
for swimming from June to September. There are no lifeguards
so swimming is at your own risk. Always watch children when
they are in the water.
See
our beach page for more
information. |
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Playground |
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Our
playground is available for use from 8:00am to dark.
Children 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent.
Please, no pets at the playground. |
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Fishing |
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Virginia’s Beach is right in the middle of one of the
greatest places to fish in the country! Lake Erie is the
shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes which allows for
outstanding production of Walleye, Perch, Bass and
Steelhead. We are located in the central basin, which is
deeper than the western basin and generally produces larger
fish. Lake fishing for Perch, Walleye, Bass and Steelhead
can be done off shore, but fishing from a boat is usually
more productive. Visit our fishing
page for more information.
Our catch and release fishing pond is available for easy and
relaxing use.
Our private ramp is available to launch boats up to 19ft in
length. Conneaut, Ohio harbor is less than 10 miles away to
launch larger boats or lease dockage. |
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Lake
Fishing & General Information •
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Fishing Reports •
Stream Fishing Information •
Stream Descriptions •
• Local Fishing
Information from Reel Fish'n • |
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Take a Fishing Charter |
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Eliminate the “learning curve” of Walleye and Perch fishing
by reserving a day with one of our experienced local charter
captains.
We recommend Northern Skies Charter Fishing - 440-599-8273.
You may also take a trip on a “head boat”. This is a larger
group charter boat that is less expensive and requires less
of a time commitment than a standard charter.
Click
here to learn about Poor Richard's Fishing Charters.
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Bicycling and Walking |
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We
have over ¾ mile of roads available for use on our 46 acre
mostly wooded property.
In addition, because we are located in a very rural area
many roads are lightly traveled and well suited to bicycling
and walking.
Click here for a map of the local area.
Use
our path to Old Lake Road and go West to Raccoon Park, or
take Ellis Road through the state game lands and loop back
on Rudd Road. Go East on Old Lake Road to the Tasty Twist
ice cream stand. Visit Peggy Gray’s Candy store at the
intersection of Holliday and Old Lake roads for locally made
candy and gifts. Ask to see their mini museum of local
history, including artifacts from the Woake Hanne Lodge,
which was located in the building that our office is in.
From our Holliday Road entrance, go east to Holliday’s
Vegetable Stand for some great sweet corn or continue on to
Ables Road for a relaxing ride over Crooked Creek and
through the woods to Route 5. |
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Enjoy the Sunset on the Lake |
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Because our shoreline faces the northwest we have an
incredible view of the sunset.
Rated #2 behind Hawaii by
National Geographic! |
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Camp Fire |
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Nothing sums up the experience of camping like family and
friends enjoying each others company around the camp fire
after a long day of activities. All sites include a fire
ring and picnic table. Firewood is available for purchase at
the store. |
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Visit Presque Isle State Park |
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Our
most popular local attraction. Featuring ocean like beaches,
biking, bird watching, boating, fishing and more!
More information can be found
here. |
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Visit Presque Isle Downs Horse Racing and Slot Machine
Casino |
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Enjoy
live thoroughbred horse racing along with nightly
entertainment, dining, and slot machines.
Gaming facility opens February 2007 and horse racing begins
in September 2007.
For more information, click
here. |
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Visit Niagara Falls |
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The
many attractions of the Falls are only about 1 ½ hours away.
For more information, click
here. |
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Local Events |
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There are many interesting and entertaining events in Erie through-out the summer.
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Virginia’s
Beach
Lakefront Cottages &
Camping
352 Holliday Road • P.O.
Box 72
North Springfield, PA 16430
(814) 922-3261
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