We returned to East Harbor State Park. It wasn’t as good as last year. 2023
The big draw was the sand bars and deserted beaches. This year, I brought three RC cars. The MAXX, Rustler and TRX-4 Land Rover. Lake Erie was higher, and there wasn’t many areas to use them. We thought the lake might get tides, but it wasn’t that.
Looking at Lake Erie water levels, it appears that the water level maxes out in the summer. Last year, we went a month later. Lake Erie water levels are usually down about 10 inches by the third week in October. That doesn’t sound like much, but on a beach with a gradual grade, it makes all the difference.
The weather was perfect, but it was only a weekend trip. I did notice that East Harbor has really good water pressure, so I had a better shower than I get at home. That’s something.
I added two taller jack stands to my load out, and those worked great to turn the camper ramp into an elevated deck. I really like it. Sparky does too. He is reluctant to jump from the ramp deck, but will if there is a compelling reason. Another dog or small animal is enough reason.
The new jump seats and foot stools are really comfortable.
The trip was short, comfortable and unremarkable.
While camping, Pete reminded me of the fire tower, or “Swedish torch”, we had at East Harbor last year. He sent me the video, so I’ll put it here at half-speed.
