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South Bass Island State Park


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South Bass Island State Park is located on the SW side of South Bass Island. The Island is 2 mi. north of Catawba accessible by boat, plane, and ferry from Catawba or Port Clinton. In addition to Lake Erie, the park is close to the island town of Put-in-Bay.

Lakeside picnic areas provide tables, grills, & shelterhouse. Enjoy wading & exploring at a small stone beach on Lake Erie. (Swim at your own risk.) A launch ramp provides boat access to Lake Erie. At Oak Point (NW side of island), 20 boat docks are available for day use or overnight rental. The park offers fishing access on Lake Erie & fish cleaning house.



135 non-electric & full-service campsites (w/water, sewer, electric) are available. Amenities: showers & restrooms. Pets permitted on designated sites. A group camp can be reserved for organized youth groups.

The Rustic Cottage sleeps 8 w/private bdrm., living room w/TV, kitchen, bath, screened porch & deck. Four Cabents (cabin/tent combo) offer quarters for 6 people & consist of one large room with living area, sleeping areas, bathroom & efficiency kitchen.

2006 Camping Fees are $25-$30/night. Cottage is $125/night. Cabent is $100/night. Reservations: 1-866-OHIO-PARKS


Hours: Sunday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Monday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Address: South Bass Island State Park

Lake Erie Islands State Park

1523 Catawba Avenue

Phone: (419) 797-4530
Our Website:www.ohiostateparks.org

Come visit us in Put-in-Bay, Ohio

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Perry's Cave Family Fun Center

One stop for all day family fun! The center includes Perry's Cave, the Butterfly House, Fort Amaze-n Maze, War of 18 Holes miniature golf, rock climbing wall, antique car museum and an educational gift shop. Also, a snack shack and a picnic pavilion make it convenient to stay all day!

Put-in-Bay, OH Fun Centers

Tailfins Amusement Park

Catch the Fun! Family entertainment on Put-In-Bay including an outdoor electric go-kart track, bumper boats, sport fishing simulator, batting and soccer cages, redemption games and prizes, video arcade, gift shop, Animaland (stuff your own collectible animal)

Put-in-Bay, OH Amusement Parks

Aunt Jane's Victorian Manor

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Put-in-Bay, OH Businesses

Butterfly House

Put-in-Bay, OH Nature Centers

Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay & Middle Bass Island

Miller Boat Line provides passenger and car ferry service from Catawba to the Lake Erie Islands of Put-in-Bay & Middle Bass Island. The trip to Put-in-Bay (also known as South Bass Island) takes 18 minutes, with summer trips every half hour as late as 9:00 pm.

Put-in-Bay, OH Businesses

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