Lakeside Campgrounds aerial view of tent sites and cabins near Lake Erie
Step off the highway — sleep by the water

Your Lake Erie
backyard starts
right here.

Set just steps from the sand on Lake Erie, Lakeside Campgrounds offers everything from full-hookup RV pads to timber-frame cabins — all within walking distance of the beach, the lighthouse, and the boardwalk.

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Cabin Stays

Sleep to the sound of waves — no tent required

Our cabins are built from sustainably sourced timber and fitted with real beds, kitchenettes, and screened porches that look straight out onto the dunes. Whether it's a weekend getaway or a week-long retreat, you'll wake up to lake light through the pines.

  • Full kitchenette with microwave, mini-fridge & coffee maker
  • Queen bed with premium linens and heated blankets
  • Screened porch with Adirondack chairs and lake view
  • Wi-Fi, smart TV, and central heat — yes, even in fall
Ask About Cabin Availability
Cozy timber-frame cabin at Lakeside Campgrounds with screened porch overlooking Lake Erie

Walk to the beach

Under 2 minutes

Camping Sites

Tent, RV, or just yourself and the stars

Every site sits under mature oak and pine, with fire rings, picnic tables, and easy access to our clean bathhouse. Pick your patch of ground and make it home for the night.

Tent camping site with canopy and fire ring at Lakeside Campgrounds

Tent Sites

Flat, shaded pads nestled between the tree line and the dune trail. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and access to potable water.

  • Fits 1–2 tents comfortably
  • Near communal bathhouse
  • Evening campfire socials
RV site with full hookups and lake view at Lakeside Campgrounds

RV Sites

Pull-thru and back-in pads with 30/50-amp electric, water, and sewer hookups. Gravel level, spacious, and shaded by mature maples.

  • 30 & 50-amp full hookups
  • Pull-thru & back-in options
  • Wi-Fi available on select sites
Glamping experience with starry night sky at Lakeside Campgrounds

Glamping

Yurts and pop-up canvas tents on raised platforms — beds included, bugs kept out. Perfect for anyone who wants the outdoors without the gear.

  • Bedding & linens provided
  • Solar lighting & power outlets
  • Private deck with fire pit
Amenities

Everything you need, nothing you don't

We keep the essentials thoughtfully maintained so you can focus on the things that matter — good company, cold drinks, and that first morning coffee on the porch.

Lake Access

Private sandy beach and a small cove for swimming, kayaking, and casting lines.

Clean Bathhouses

Heated indoor plumbing with hot showers, fresh towels on request, and laundry facilities.

Campfire Lounge

Communal fire pit area with seating, s'mores supplies, and weekend live music under the stars.

Provision Store

On-site market for firewood, ice, breakfast staples, lake snacks, and anything you forgot to pack.

Trails & Bikes

Miles of shaded hiking and biking trails through dunes and pine forest, with bike rentals available.

Year-Round

Open April through October with heated cabins, some winter weekends, and fall color at its peak.

Group Friendly

Family reunions, scout trips, and wedding parties — we'll hold a cluster of sites or an entire section for you.

Pet Friendly

Leashed pets welcome on most sites. Nearby dog-friendly beach hours and a water station on site.

Golden sunset over Lake Erie from Lakeside Campgrounds Campfire at night with stars at Lakeside Campgrounds
Exterior of a cabin at Lakeside Campgrounds at dusk Sandy beach and dunes near Lakeside Campgrounds
The Experience

Mornings that look like this

You'll wake to gulls, the lap of water against the shore, and the smell of pine drifting through an open window. The boardwalk is a five-minute stroll. The lighthouse is right there. And the stars at night are the kind you don't see anywhere near Toledo.

Whether you come for the fishing, the hiking, the silence, or just to be somewhere that isn't your driveway — you'll leave exactly how you arrived: slower, softer, and already counting the days until you're back.

7
Minutes to beach
3
Cabin styles
Apr–Oct
Season open
Find Us

Right where Lake Erie meets the shore

Address

718 Central Ave
Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440

Office Hours

Mon – Fri: 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat – Sun: 7 AM – 8 PM (seasonal)

Call to Reserve Your Spot

Your campsite is waiting.

Whether you're dragging a trailer full of gear or just a sleeping bag and a sense of adventure — we've got a spot with your name on it. Call us and we'll find the perfect fit.

Open April through October · Walk-ins welcome, reservations recommended

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