Field Notes Ohio

Ohio's parks, forests and wildlife areas with camping, the ancient mounds beside them, and the Buckeye Trail that links them. Stories, trails, wildlife, and where to eat and fuel up nearby. Book campsites on ReserveOhio.
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The Buckeye TrailA 1,444-mile blue-blazed loop around Ohio, with all 26 sections.
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Mounds & Earthworks43 ancient sites, including the Great Serpent Mound and the Newark Earthworks.
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Historic Sites39 places, from Fort Steuben and Zoar to Camp Chase and the Rankin House, from the frontier to the Civil War.
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Road Trips33 drives, from the Lincoln Highway to the Morgan Heritage Trail.
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Lake Erie Beaches20 public beaches from Conneaut to Toledo and the islands, with a map.
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Oddities & Roadside Attractions19 giants, ghosts and folk-art stops, plus a Mothman just over the line.
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Caves & Caverns12 show caverns, recess caves and rock shelters, with a map.
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Waterfalls34 falls from the Cuyahoga Valley to the Hocking Hills, with trail notes and a map.
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117 parks in 7 regions

Main Street Beach, Vermilion

Vermilion · Erie County · Lake Erie
City beach
Not confirmedbeach
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Visiting information you can trust

Primary official source
Ohio EPA BeachGuard (this beach's current status)
Location confidence
Approximate — boundary or exact point not confirmed
Approximate location, verify with the beach's directions
Check current conditions
Official conditions or closures
Beach advisory
Ohio EPA BeachGuard — current water-quality advisories

Prices, hours, closures, campsite availability and trail conditions shown elsewhere on this page are not live — always confirm with the official source before you go.

A small-town beach in Vermilion with a kayak launch, a concession stand and a mobility mat for wheelchair access.

Facilities
Swimming access, a kayak and canoe launch, a concession stand, changing rooms and toilets
Accessibility
An ADA mobility mat and a new comfort station were planned for spring 2023
Also in Vermilion
The Vermilion lighthouse looks out on Lake Erie

Vermilion is part of the Lake Erie Coastal Ohio byway.

Before you swim

Check for algal bloom and bacteria advisories before you go; the Ohio Department of Health posts them for Ohio beaches. Swim in designated areas, and stay out of the water when the surf is rough.

Visiting

Lifeguards
Check with the city
Cost
See the city
Address
479 Main St, Vermilion, OH 44089
DirectionsShow on the map

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Details last checked 2026-09-22. Confirm hours and prices before you go.