Plan your next camping trip this holiday weekend

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Summer is officially here, and it’s the perfect time to spend your time outside and truly experience the outdoors. Erie has a host of camping spots, whether you’re an experienced or amateur camper.

If you want to stick close to the lake or if you prefer the woods, here are some places around the area you can consider for your next camping trip:

West Side

• Virginia’s Beach Lakefront Cottages & Camping
• Pine Lane Campground
• Uncle John’s Elk Creek Campground
• Camp Eriez
• Folly’s End Campground
• YMCA Camp Sherwin

Near Downtown

• Sara’s Campground
• Lampe Campground

East Side

• Lakeside Campground
• Family Affair Campground

Getting Away from Lake Erie

• Sparrow Pond Family Campground
• Camper’s Hill
• Savidge’s Creekside Campground

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