Photo of Shades Beach with bright sand surface

Photo of Shades Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Shades Beach with spacious shore

Photo of Shades Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Shades Beach located in natural area

Photo of Shades Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

7.1

Good

Shades Beach

Kanty, United States

#10 out of 11 in Pennsylvania

7.1

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Harborcreek • 2.5 km

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Park Gravel Pit Park

8.4km

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About

Shades Beach is located on the Erie lake and it is in the 10th place out of 11 beaches in the Pennsylvania region 334.8 km away from its center, the city of Harrisburg. It is one of the beaches of Harborcreek settlement, just 2.5 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Shades Beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Shorewood Beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Shades Beach (Pennsylvania) is located outside the Harborcreek settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Shades Beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+22 ^o C +17 ^o C

Air temperature

5.7 M/S

Wind

+18 ^o C

Water temperature

0.4 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Harborcreek • 2.5 km

Map of beach

Park Gravel Pit Park

8.4km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.5 (Very good)

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7.9 Very good

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Presque Isle Beach Presque Isle Beach

7.7 Very good

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Freeport Beach Freeport Beach

7.3 Good

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Erie Beach Erie Beach

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Fishermans Beach Fishermans Beach

8 Very good

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Presque Isle State Park Beach Presque Isle State Park Beach

7.2 Good

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Walnut Creek Beach Walnut Creek Beach

6.7 Good

Localities

Nearest

Harborcreek • 2.5km

Main locality of province

Harrisburg • 334.8km

Transport

Airport

ERI • 21.1km

Train Station

Westfield station • 35.1km

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7.1 Good

Conrad Lloyd

10 Exceptional

Beautiful little beach. A great place to come to. You can find sea glass and swim! There's a playground and a pavilion for eating. Finally, there is a boat launch. This place has everything! A nice place to get away from the crowds of Presque Isle

Erie’s Food Junkie

10 Exceptional

Shades beach has always been a favorite. have been to many pinic/party’s and the grounds are always clean, very easy folks to deal with when renting a pavilion, if your looking to have a party of any type make sure you check this place out wish I would of got more pictures of the picnic area but today was just a drive thru checking out the lake

Kip Russell

10 Exceptional

We went for the Great Eclipse 2024 and it was a stunning experience. So happy to have visited this great little beach!

Brennan Baum

10 Exceptional

Shades Beach has come a long way. I remember as a kid the shoreline was covered with tons of dead fish and litter and the boat launch was nearly non existent. Poorly maintained and now it's all cleaned up. It has a much better boat launch area with nice synthetic decking for boat tie downs along with a couple nice wake break walls surrounding it. Much nicer and well taken care of now. Keep up the good work.

Brittany Belcher

10 Exceptional

We LOVE this stunning beach with the playground on a nice grassy flat patch of ground with plenty of picnic areas and a pavilion and restrooms open during the summer. Warning for the beach area, it is a rockier beach! Fun to explore and take pictures but we prefer the softer cleaner sand on Presque Isle for the days we want to get in the water.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Shades Beach?

The coastline of Shades Beach is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Shades Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Shades Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Shades Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable.

Shades Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Shades Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Shades Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Shades Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Shades Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Shades Beach.

How far is the Shades Beach from parking?

The Shades Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

What is the best time of the year to visit Shades Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Shades Beach is July. Its average value reaches 24°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 22°C. The coldest month is February with air temperature 1°C and water 0°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Shades Beach (Pennsylvania) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Shades Beach (Pennsylvania) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.