We are closed for the season and will reopen April 1, 2022. If you would like to make a request for a reservation for 2022, please send an email to

. Remember, this is only a request. If you are a new customer, please be aware that June 18 - August 14 and all summer holidays may be not be available, so please plan accordingly. Please do not call the office. We do not take reservations for tent camping. Thank you.

Tent camping is first come, first serve, for both the beach and/ or the bayside (pet friendly) areas of the campground. It is ALWAYS non-reservable. The dynamics of Lake Erie are ever changing and we cannot guarantee availability. Please call the night before to inquire about conditions and availability. We start a waiting list as early as 7:30 am. You must be here in person to sign up with your tent ready. We will then start placements after 9:00 am. There is no check in time for tent camping. Check out is 1:00pm.

During your stay with us, the following tent camping rules will be in place:

• No visitors are permitted
• No more than 2 adults and their children per tent
• In the event you have an additional tent for your children, this tent must be touching yours
• Tents will be spaced by management
• Maximum tent size permitted is 14x10
• No parking on the beach; all parking will be in designated parking areas
• 1 car per registrant; additional vehicles may not be able to be accommodated

Additionally, the following guidelines will be in place for all guests:
• Guests to maintain 6ft of distance from other guests
• Masks are to be worn in public space, such as restrooms; masks are required for entrance into the campground office
• One person in campground office to perform check in requirements
• Bring your own picnic table cover for added safety measures

We will continue to do our part with sanitation, cleaning, and distancing to keep us all safe.

Please contact the office at (814) 833-4560 or via email at camp@sarascampground.com with any questions or concerns. All CDC guidelines can be located at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Welcome to Sara’s Campground, offering camping along the shores of beautiful Lake Erie! Pitch your tent or park your camper on one of over 100 campsites nestled along both the bayside and lakeside beaches of the lake. Sara’s Campground is located directly between Presque Isle State Park, with over 12 miles of public beaches, bike paths and nature trails, and Waldameer Amusement Park and Water World.

Only In Your State travel blog calls Sara’s Campground
“The Beachfront Attraction In Pennsylvania You’ll Want To Visit Over And Over Again”!

Newsflash: Presque Isle State Park rated “Best Freshwater Beach” by USA TODAY!

2022 Rates

Family Tent Rate (2 adults & up to 5 children): $38/night, $228/week
Basic Tent Rate (includes 2 adults): $35/night, $210/week
2 Adult maximum per tent
Bicyclists: $15/person
Motorhomes and Trailers: $45/night, $270/week
Pop-Ups, Truck/Van Campers: $40/night, $240/week
Additional Adults joining guests in motorhomes, trailers, or pop-ups are $7/person/night

If you are interested in staying with us for the 2022 season, please contact us during the 2021 season (April 1st-October 31st) via phone at (814) 833-4560 or email at camp@sarascampground.com to obtain a Reservation Request Card.

This Reservation Request Card is a request only! Over the past several seasons, the Reservation Request Cards have worked well to eliminate calls and messages on April 1st. Our aim is for you to receive verification prior to April 1st, hoping to assist you with family vacation plans. Once received in the office AFTER January 1st, we do our best to confirm requests and solidify dates from our long time, loyal patrons and to our excited first-timers! We always strive to welcome new clientele while honoring those that have been with us for many generations.

After October 31st, we will NOT be in the office to answer calls or emails. All inquiries will be handled from January 1st to April 1st when we open for the season.

Thank you again for choosing Sara’s Campground for your family fun vacation!

Please don’t forget to check us out at our other location RV Village at Mercer Too!

Reservation Information

BEACH CAMPING:
• Reservations are not accepted for any beach camping!
• Beach camping is available on a first come, first served basis.
• Please call our office prior to leaving to check anticipated availability.
• Beach camping is limited to tents only.
• ABSOLUTELY NO PETS on our private beach tent camping. Pets are welcome on our Bayside campground.

BAY SIDE CAMPING:
• Reservations are available on the bay side for trailers, motorhomes, and pop-ups.
• We offer full service sites (water, 30/50 electric, sewer, cable, and internet).
• We require a 5 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY for reservations from May 15th through September 15th.
• All reservations must be paid in full at the time the reservation is accepted (48 hour cancellation policy). We accept Visa or MasterCard.
• If you do not meet the 5 night reservation requirement, you can check with the office for availability but availability is limited.
• Bay side tent camping is first come, first served. Please call our office prior to leaving to check anticipated availability.

TENT CAMPING:
• ALL TENT CAMPING IS AT A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS WHETHER YOU STAY ON THE LAKE SIDE (BEACH) OR BAY SIDE (WOODED AREA).
• Because we don’t take reservations, there is no minimum stay required.
• Please call our office prior to leaving to check anticipated availability.

Just a reminder:
• We do not have cabins.
• We do not accept online reservations.
• When you stay 6 nights you get the 7th night FREE!
• We do not allow motorized scooters or golf carts.

2022 Craft / Activities Schedule