Geneva State Park
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- millburymom266 contributionsJust beautifulWe have Maumee Bay State Park near where we live. It is a beautiful state park but the lodge is dated and in dire need of a refresh. We were amazed to see how pristine and updated Geneva State Park Lodge is. It is more compact but just beautiful. The grounds are immaculately manicured. The lakefront cabins are gorgeous. The "orange" bike trail took us along the cliff overlooking the lake, across a wooden bridge, alongside the very nice marina and into the woods, one of our most enjoyable and scenic bike rides ever. We chose to stay at a local B&B on the strip on account of the great reviews and being $100 less than a king room at the state park lodge, but I could see now spending an evening at the lodge for a romantic or family getaway.Visited June 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten June 20, 2020
- 🙋🏽♂️🤹🏽♂️✔️Keep Life Simple ✈️🧳✅Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania83,675 contributionsStunningGeneva state park is a free state park with one of the best beaches on Lake Erie. I highly recommend a visit. It is well worth the adventure. It's so nice that even non beach goers can walk forever on the many trails and enjoy wetlands,Forrest, marinas and numerous sites on well paved trails. It deserves 10 stars.Visited August 2021Traveled with familyWritten August 23, 2021
- ElephantasticTexas343 contributionsA must-see on any road tripWe stopped only briefly on a long road trip, but the view and experience was incredible. The view, the fresh air, the clouds, the flowers and growth by the lakeshore were all gorgeous. Now we can say we’ve seen one of the Great Lakes!Visited September 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten September 9, 2021
- aurunner98Brevard, North Carolina26 contributionsTrash on a TreasureWe are always looking for a lake front beach to visit early in the morning with our dogs; this looked ideal. Unfortunately the beach is covered with trash at 6 am. I spend half my time there with a bag picking up trash that others left behind.; balloons, shoes, water bottles, paper, hangers, and there is broken glass all over the parking lot. Well, you get the idea. It's just a shame that people can not respect a treasure that they have and treat it as such. I would not recommend you walk barefoot at this beach; you never know what is just below the sand.Visited August 2020Written August 17, 2020
- rescueagreyhoundAkron, Ohio473 contributionsSite 54Site 55. Very uneven ground with tons of large roots throughout the entire site, partial to full shade. The site is large but finding a place for our 10x10 tent was difficult. We do use cots so it did not bother our sleeping, but the roots where nasty to walk on. Unfortunately, during our visit it rained, flooding and making the site muddy. We understand that the weather is out of our control. The mosquitoes are a serious pest. We have been to other state parks with lakes and streams without giving mosquitoes a second thought, but here they swarm you. The restrooms across the street were closed, not sure why. That was an inconvenience. Further down the road the other shower house was clean. Three individual shower stalls, each with a tiny bench and two curtains made it private. The water pressure is great. Hot water seemed to come and go with every toilet flush. Overall, the campground is nice, just not one of our favorites.Visited July 2021Traveled as a coupleWritten August 4, 2021
- MAM272 contributionsConvenient for our driving times, but not worth the moneyDisappointed that I had to make an advance reservation with a $6.50 extra charge for a 1 night stay. $35.50 was expensive for what we got. We were sleeping in our van so we did not need electric or any hookups. Restrooms are still lacking. Very small, no shelves or anywhere to place anything above sink. Only 1 soap to be used for all sinks. Only 2 showers: again no bench outside shower to place any belongings.Visited June 2021Written June 17, 2021
- Karen YPemberville, Ohio178 contributionsNice beachWe went on a Friday afternoon thinking it wouldn’t be busy, it was probably average capacity we felt comfortable & not crowded. The beach is easy access from the parking lot but wear you water shoes! Lots of small stones along the shoreline. Probably could use a good cleanup but we found a clean area, nice for a couple hours.Visited July 2020Traveled with familyWritten July 26, 2020
- TravelingBum10United States2,603 contributionsLarge park with lots to doWe stayed in the campground for a week. We chose spot 27 for the ample space on the side of the camper. The kids were able to play Frisbees and other games without going into other peoples space. It’s only Electric but there’s a shower house you can use. There’s a nice playground too. It’s a short ride to the beach area and not far from Geneva on the Lake.Visited September 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten September 12, 2022
- Kim BCuyahoga Falls, Ohio833 contributionsNice wooded campgroundWe just stopped to see the campground and cabins. The campground was really nice with lots of trees which I did not expect. If I was going this time of year I would request spots 1-37 since they do have a little bit more sun than the rest of the campground. In the summer, I would request the ones in the back 38-93. Across from the campground on Lake Erie the park also 12 cabins which looked cozy with a screened in porch, kitchen/family room, bedroom and bathroom on the main level and a loft bedroom. Each cabin did have a grill, picnic table and fire pit.Visited September 2020Traveled with friendsWritten September 27, 2020
- Amy FDewey, Oklahoma60 contributionsBeautiful, inexpensive but not trouble freeSpacious sites. High grass. Arrived on Sunday to an electric box not working. After driving 8 hours tired, no one on duty, office manager and park ranger were so kind to help us via phone. Beautiful location but without some headaches etc... no one there to help on site.Visited May 2021Traveled with familyWritten May 18, 2021
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aurunner98
Brevard, NC26 contributions
Aug 2020
We are always looking for a lake front beach to visit early in the morning with our dogs; this looked ideal. Unfortunately the beach is covered with trash at 6 am. I spend half my time there with a bag picking up trash that others left behind.; balloons, shoes, water bottles, paper, hangers, and there is broken glass all over the parking lot. Well, you get the idea. It's just a shame that people can not respect a treasure that they have and treat it as such. I would not recommend you walk barefoot at this beach; you never know what is just below the sand.
Written August 17, 2020
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rescueagreyhound
Akron, OH473 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Site 55. Very uneven ground with tons of large roots throughout the entire site, partial to full shade. The site is large but finding a place for our 10x10 tent was difficult. We do use cots so it did not bother our sleeping, but the roots where nasty to walk on. Unfortunately, during our visit it rained, flooding and making the site muddy. We understand that the weather is out of our control. The mosquitoes are a serious pest. We have been to other state parks with lakes and streams without giving mosquitoes a second thought, but here they swarm you.
The restrooms across the street were closed, not sure why. That was an inconvenience. Further down the road the other shower house was clean. Three individual shower stalls, each with a tiny bench and two curtains made it private. The water pressure is great. Hot water seemed to come and go with every toilet flush.
Overall, the campground is nice, just not one of our favorites.
The restrooms across the street were closed, not sure why. That was an inconvenience. Further down the road the other shower house was clean. Three individual shower stalls, each with a tiny bench and two curtains made it private. The water pressure is great. Hot water seemed to come and go with every toilet flush.
Overall, the campground is nice, just not one of our favorites.
Written August 4, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
MAM
272 contributions
Jun 2021
Disappointed that I had to make an advance reservation with a $6.50 extra charge for a 1 night stay. $35.50 was expensive for what we got. We were sleeping in our van so we did not need electric or any hookups. Restrooms are still lacking. Very small, no shelves or anywhere to place anything above sink. Only 1 soap to be used for all sinks. Only 2 showers: again no bench outside shower to place any belongings.
Written June 17, 2021
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Karen Y
Pemberville, OH178 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We went on a Friday afternoon thinking it wouldn’t be busy, it was probably average capacity we felt comfortable & not crowded. The beach is easy access from the parking lot but wear you water shoes! Lots of small stones along the shoreline. Probably could use a good cleanup but we found a clean area, nice for a couple hours.
Written July 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TravelingBum10
United States2,603 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We stayed in the campground for a week. We chose spot 27 for the ample space on the side of the camper. The kids were able to play Frisbees and other games without going into other peoples space. It’s only Electric but there’s a shower house you can use. There’s a nice playground too. It’s a short ride to the beach area and not far from Geneva on the Lake.
Written September 12, 2022
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Kim B
Cuyahoga Falls, OH833 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
We just stopped to see the campground and cabins. The campground was really nice with lots of trees which I did not expect. If I was going this time of year I would request spots 1-37 since they do have a little bit more sun than the rest of the campground. In the summer, I would request the ones in the back 38-93. Across from the campground on Lake Erie the park also 12 cabins which looked cozy with a screened in porch, kitchen/family room, bedroom and bathroom on the main level and a loft bedroom. Each cabin did have a grill, picnic table and fire pit.
Written September 27, 2020
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Amy F
Dewey, OK60 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Spacious sites. High grass. Arrived on Sunday to an electric box not working. After driving 8 hours tired, no one on duty, office manager and park ranger were so kind to help us via phone. Beautiful location but without some headaches etc... no one there to help on site.
Written May 18, 2021
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CaliTraveler23
Kingston, MA443 contributions
Jul 2021 • Solo
Clean camp ground with large enough camp sites. The washroom and bathrooms were also clean. About a 10 minute walk to the beach. It rained when I was there so when booking ask which site flood in tjr rain. Mine did...site 13.
Written July 2, 2021
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Bill
Columbus, OH1 contribution
Jul 2022
"Cedar Cabins" at the park are great. So naturally as I was told from multiple sources the park is planning to tear them down. View of Lake Erie from either deck or screened in porch. Small ad hoc beach within walking distance short drive to regular beach. Close to Geneva on the Lake.
Written August 8, 2022
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Gitano
Raleigh, NC141 contributions
Jul 2020
Beach not totally filthy but close to it. One thing is that there is a lot of vegetation debris which has been done by nature. However, among this debris is a lot of other trash - food wrappers, cans, plastic items, and all manner of other stuff. Can be hard to find a decent place to put down a towel. Someone, a government body or business group REALLY REALLY needs to get together to maintain this beach. It needs to be groomed and cleaned at least 3 times per week. As it is now I'm not sure that I would go back. Did not see any other parts of the park except marina. Beach is a sad place.
Written July 31, 2020
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Whiterose_US
Centerville, OH39 contributions
Hi, do the cedar cabins sleep 6 comfortably? What is the sleeping arrangement, please? Is there any cabin that is better than others or are they all the same? Thanks!
johnnyfrank66
Seoul, South Korea683 contributions
We slept one on sleeper sofa. 2 each in each bedroom. 5 total. Worked out fine. Some cabins have more bedrooms than others. Recommend 2 bedroom across from water. Great views of Lake Erie
wesbonnie3
Lisbon, OH
Can you grill at the park?
JosephatFremont
Fremont, OH312 contributions
We observed many families grilling at or near picnic tables. Get to the waterfront early to get the best waterfront picnic sites.
LeighAnn H
Orwell, OH1 contribution
Approximately how much time needed to ride a bike from campground to strip. Casual speed.
Magan L
Lakeway, TX11 contributions
9-11 minutes, depending on if you go by trail along water or roads.
smilingyom
Parma, OH4 contributions
Can you rent a boat ?
Penelope H
Jamestown, NY49 contributions
Call them. There seems to be staff there during the day. Or, check if they have a web presence. I did not see any rentals, but I was not looking for them as we were there to kayaks and brought ours with us.
kathylhudock64
Olean, NY
Are dogs allowed on the beach? I am going to Geneva OTL in a month with my 2 dogs..my rental is not lakeside and my dogs have never been near a lake or big body of water
M4477FTrichardh
Berkley, United States36 contributions
But if you go by the beach in town yes you can take the dogs. Go by the firehouse winery. It has its own beach.
marykohkim
Solon, OH
Can you grill there at the park?
M4477FTrichardh
Berkley, United States36 contributions
Yes
cmaegray
North Huntingdon, PA
Just booked our first trip to the campground. Is there a nearby place to buy firewood?
rsdata
Cincinnati, OH121 contributions
When you exit the campground, turn west, drive a mile then turn south at the dead end. There were a couple of signs for firewood at private homes on Countyline Rd that I recall.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Geneva State Park
- Hotels near Geneva State Park:
- (0.01 mi) Spacious Two Bedroom Lake Erie Cottage, sleeps 6
- (1.20 mi) The Lakehouse Inn Retreat
- (0.99 mi) The Lodge At Geneva On The Lake
- (6.47 mi) His Majesty's Bed & Breakfast
- (0.76 mi) Hearthside Grove Lake Erie Luxury Motorcoach Resort
- Restaurants near Geneva State Park:
- (1.68 mi) sunrise cafe
- (1.56 mi) Madsen Donuts
- (1.18 mi) Crosswinds Grille
- (0.99 mi) Horizons Restaurant & Lounge
- (0.93 mi) Whip N Dip Ice Cream
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