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East Harbor State Park

State Park Information
East Harbor State Park
1169 North Buck Rd
Lakeside

State Park Overview

Camping

Trails

Picnicking

Boating

Swimming

Fishing and Hunting

History of the Area
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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Area Attractions
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) 8982104

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) 6262133

Cold Creek Trout Camp
4711 Venice Rd
Sandusky, OH
(419) 621-7900

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) 6262291

Pipe Creek Marina
2312 River Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 6212111

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
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Brands Dry Dock Marina
315 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-9753

A--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

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) 7342616

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-el Shores Resorts
2327 E Sand Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-3356

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.