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State Park Information |
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East Harbor State Park
1169 North Buck Rd
Lakeside
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State Park Overview |
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Camping |
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Fishing and Hunting |
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History of the Area |
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Before European settlement, the East Harbor region was home to the Ottawa and Wyandot Indians. Ottawa in native tongue means "trader." An east-west trail skirted the southern shore of Lake Erie connecting the Pittsburgh and Detroit settlements, and also linked with the famed Scioto Trail from the south. This important area remained in Indian control until the British and Indians were defeated in the War of 1812 by the Americans.
After the Great Black Swamp was eventually drained, the land became highly productive. Fruits, particularly peaches and grapes, were grown extensively. The grape culture became very successful as a result of quality soil, natural drainage and suitable climate.
East of the park on the Marblehead Peninsula is the Marblehead Lighthouse, one of the oldest on the Great Lakes. Johnsons Island on the bay side of the peninsula was the site of a prison for Confederate soldiers captured during the Civil War. A Confederate cemetery still remains on the island.
The region has long been valued as a recreation area. The unique plant and animal life, sandy beaches, marshlanand the lake itself led to the development of East Harbor State Park. The park was opened in 1947 and today is one of northern Ohios most popular vacation spots. |
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Enter Search Term ODNR FACILITIES LISTFEBRUARY 2001. Document available in .pdf format by clicking here. COUNTY. OFFICES. STATE PARKS. STATE FORESTS. NATURAL AREAS & PRESERVES. SOIL & WATER... | |
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Area Attractions |
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Crane Creek State Park, west of Port Clinton, is one of the states foremost birding areas and is noted for its spring and fall bird migrations. It is one of the few areas in the state where the endangered bald eagle may be seen. The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge borders this park to the west.
Encompassing 2,600 acres of wetland adjoining Crane Creek State Park, Magee Marsh Wildlife Area offers outstanding nature study areas and fishing access at Turtle Creek. Controlled public duck hunting is permitted here.
The Sportsmens Migratory Bird Center, located on the main entrance road to Crane Creek State Park is operated by the ODNR Division of Wildlife and features displays of native wildlife species and information about the area. An observation platform offers a unique perspective on the surrounding terrain.
Several other state nature preserves are located in the Sandusky area including Sheldon Marsh, Old Woman Creek and Erie Sand Barrens. |
Area Campgrounds | | Chet's Place Inc
7154 West Harbor Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 898-1104
| Paradise Acres Camp Grounds
4225 N Rider Rd
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-6411
| Floro's Camping
3585 N State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-6220
| River Bend Campground
7490 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-3402
| Portageview Campground
265 S Meachem Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 635-4479
| Erie Island Resort & Marina
4495 W Darr Hopfinger Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-9117
| River Retreat Campground
3830 West Harbor Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 635-2472
| Tall Timbers
340 S Christy Chapel Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-3938
| Sunset Shore Campground
1745 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-5186
| Catawba Island State Park
4049 E Mooresdock Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 797-4530
| Family Camping Ctr
2318 East Harbor Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-5580
| Beachfront Rentals
252 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-6684
| Shade Acres
1810 NW Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 797-4681
| Hillside Park of Clinton
2534 W Comet Rd
Clinton, OH
(330) 882-5678
| Hank's Place Campground
2350 Danbury Station Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-5282
| Breakers Express-Cedar Point
Cedar Point Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 609-3800
| Cedar Point
1 Cedar Point Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 627-2350
| Crystal Rock Campground
710 Crystal Rock Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 684-7177
| Bayshore Estates Campground
2 E Shoreway Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 625-7906
| Camp Sandusky
3518 Tiffin Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 626-1133
| Cold Creek Trout Camp
4711 Venice Rd
Sandusky, OH
(419) 621-7900
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Fisherman's Wharf
83 Madison St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-9002
| Sassy Sal Charters
40 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-7755
| Shore Nuf Charters
247 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-2958
| Drawbridge Marina
247 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-4422
| Sandy Shore Variety Store Inc
215 Meigs St
Sandusky, OH
(419) 626-1291
| Pipe Creek Marina
2312 River Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 621-1111
| C & J's Bait Shop
235 E Shoreline Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 609-3601
| Sunnybrook Conference Ctr
1104 Fremont Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 625-8353
| Captain Hook Sport Fishing Charters
503 Scheid Rd
Sandusky, OH
Unverified listing
| Brands Dry Dock Marina
315 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-9753
| A-N-J Bait & Tackle
6797 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 635-4436
| Rickard's Bait & Tackle
17 NE Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-2496
| Fenwick Marina
10195 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-7009
| Herb's Sportsman's Supply
1713 NE Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 797-2455
| Port Clinton Fisheries Inc
2 Madison St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-3101
| Fishermens Trading Post
255 Se Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-2076
| Happy Hooker Bait Store
9688 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-9676
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Kalahari Resort Convention Center
7106 Milan Rd
Sandusky, OH
(419) 626-4386
| West Bay Inn
1230 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 746-2597
| Shores Condominium Resort The
1801 E Perry St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-2169
| Clarion Inn-Sandusky
1119 Sandusky Mall Blvd
Sandusky, OH
(419) 625-6280
| Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 433-7200
| Johnny's Resort Incorporated
3942 W Oliver Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-6566
| Scrappin' at Country Corner
3872 Harbor Light Landing Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-1616
| Beach Cliff Lodge
4189 NW Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 797-4553
| Beachfront Resorts
252 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-6684
| Char-Nel Shores Resorts
2327 E Sand Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-3356
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From Cleveland, Ohio Take State Route 2 West to State Route 269 North. Park is located on State Route 269.
From Columbus, Ohio Take State Route 23 to State Route 4. Go North on State Route 4 to State Route 2. Go West on State Route 2 to to State Route 269 North. Park is located on State Route 269.
From Cincinnati, Ohio Take Route 75 North to S.R. 12 (at Findlay), go North/Northeast on S.R. 12 to S.R. 53 (at Fremont), North on S.R. 53 to S.R. 2, go east on S.R. 2 to S.R. 269 North. Park is located on State Route 269.
From Toledo, Ohio Take S.R. 2 to S.R. 269 North. Park is located on State Route 269.
From Port Clinton, Ohio Go East on S.R. 163 to S.R. 269 North. Park is located on State Route 269. |
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