- This is an official Web site of the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks. Begin your adventure here. - Presque Isle is a recurving sand spit jutting into Lake Erie and has the only surf beach in the Commonwealth. Its geological and biological diversity, and its historical significance will spark your interest. The location of the park on Lake Erie makes it a favorite spot for bird migration. ...www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/presqueisle.htm