Anchorage

Presque Isle Beach 11

5.0United StatesGreat Lakes
Shelter
N, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed

Anchorage off Beach 11 at the tip of Presque Isle, the sandy peninsula reaching into Lake Erie about 4 miles west of Erie, Pennsylvania.

  • Water
  • Dock
  • Beach

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Sand bottom with shelter on most sides from the curve of the peninsula. Beach 11, also called Kohler Beach, is the most sheltered swimming beach on Presque Isle, with shallow water. Fresh water is available ashore.

Practical

Captain John E. Lampe Marina lies 0.6 miles south and Wolverine Park Marina 1.5 miles south-west for berths and supplies. A beach house ashore has restrooms, changing rooms and a food concession in season.

Ashore

Presque Isle State Park covers 3,112 acres of beaches, lagoons and woodland, with a paved multi-use trail running the length of the peninsula for walking and cycling. Beach 11 has a playground and picnic areas behind the shore.

Key facts

Type
Anchorage
Coordinates
42.15832, -80.07384 (42°9.50'N 80°4.43'W)
Country
United States
Shelter
Sheltered from north, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds
Seabed
sand
Anchoring
Allowed
Services
Water, Dock, Beach
Boaters' rating
5.0/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Presque Isle Beach 11 lies at 42°9.50'N 80°4.43'W, that is 42.15832, -80.07384 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

Which winds is Presque Isle Beach 11 sheltered from?

Presque Isle Beach 11 is sheltered from north, south-east, south, south-west, west, north-west winds.

Can you anchor at Presque Isle Beach 11?

Yes, anchoring is allowed at Presque Isle Beach 11.

How do boaters rate Presque Isle Beach 11?

Presque Isle Beach 11 is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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