Drives Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Wilds and Northern Tier
Presque Isle: Erie
PA 832 · Presque Isle entrance → Perry Monument
The drive
Presque Isle is a peninsula on Lake Erie, and Pennsylvania's only seashore, according to the park. Its neck joins the mainland four miles west of downtown Erie. This 7.5-mile drive begins just inside the park, follows the lake side of the peninsula past the Presque Isle Lighthouse, and ends beside the Perry Monument.
The park's full road loop is about 13 miles, so the drive covers only part of it. It takes about 25 minutes as a sweeping drive with mostly gentle curves and one twisty stretch. A concession at the Perry Monument offers a scenic tour of Lake Erie; the park office has prices and schedule.
Along the way
- Presque Isle entrance
- Presque Isle Lighthouse
- Perry Monument
Good to know
- The park is open every day of the year from 5 a.m. to sunset, and day-use areas close at dusk.
- Beaches and some other areas have their own seasons and hours; the park office can say what is open.
- Biking is a listed activity in the park, so share the road.
- Cell service is unpredictable in and around the park.
Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check Presque Isle State Park (DCNR).
Questions about this drive
How long is the drive through Presque Isle State Park?
The route from the park entrance to the Perry Monument is 7.5 miles and takes about 25 minutes.
What are the hours at Presque Isle State Park?
The park is open every day of the year from 5 a.m. to sunset.
How long is the full road loop at Presque Isle?
The park says its road loop is about 13 miles long.
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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.