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Maumee Bay State Park
State Park Information
Maumee Bay State Park
1400 State Park Road
Oregon, 43618-9532


State Park Overview

Nature of the Area
Maumee Bay State Park is a tribute to Lake Erie. This precious gift is one of the largest bodies of fresh water in the world and it reflects the diverse natural heritage of Ohio.

The history of Lake Erie began with the glacial period known as the Pleistocene. Massive sheets of ice gouged and scoured the bedrock of Ohio. Testimony of the ices force is found throughout the lake area. Small scratches in the rock surface known as glacial striations are common, while major grooves are rare but awesome.

The wetlands of the Maumee Bay area offer a vivid array of natural wonders. Wetlands contain more species of wildlife than any other habitat type, including fox snake, northern water snake, painted turtle, chorus frog, green frog, spotted salamander, raccoon, muskrat, dragonfly, caddis fly and water striders. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded with shorebirds such as snipe, great blue heron, common gallinule and ring-billed gulls residing with waterfowl including Canada geese, pintails, redheads and ruddy ducks. Songbirds include the red-winged blackbird, yellow warbler, killdeer and swamp sparrow. Spring migration brings many others including the colorful warblers. The plant life is diverse as well. Cattails, buttonbush, phragmites, bur-reed, cottonwood and black willow are just a few examples of the marsh plants at the park.

Several prairies exist in the park that offer interpretive experiences for those visitors interested in the various species and ecosystems found there. Ring-ecked pheasants densely populate the meadow areas of the park.

The Lake Erie shoreline sets the stage for the comeback of the bald eagle in Ohio. Nesting pairs have been reported recently in Ohio with the majority being in the western basin of Lake Erie.

Camping

Trails

Picnicking

Boating

Swimming

Fishing and Hunting

History of the Area
Thirteen thousand years ago, Lake Erie was much larger than it is today -- stretching from western New York to Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the lake receded to its present size - great flat plain was formed (120 miles long and 30-40 miles wide). This area became known as the Great Black Swamp due to the color of the soil and dark shade beneath the trees. The Indians settled only - the well-drained lands beside the Maumee River and its tributaries.

For many years, the swamp was a tremendous barrier to western settlement. Most settlers traveled by boat on Lake Erie to reach southern Michigan. Major cities of the area circled the perimeter of the swamp none lay within it except Bowling Green. In 1859 - law was passed providing for a system of public ditches to drain the land. By 1870, the swamp was still only half cleared. Eventually -fter a period of intense lumbering and draining, the swamp had nearly vanished and the area became a major agricultural region.

Acquisition of park lands began in 1974 with matching funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Maumee Bay officially became a state park in 1975.

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Nature Programs

Area Attractions
Three national wildlife refuges exist in Ohio and they are all within a short distance of the park. Information on Cedar Point, West Sister and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuges may be obtained by calling (419) 898-0014.

Crane Creek Wildlife Experiment Station and Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area are located 15 miles east of Maumee Bay.

Adjacent to the wildlife area is Crane Creek State Park boasting one of the states largest beaches and day-use facilities. Two state nature preserves, Louis W. Campbell and Irwin Prairie -re operated by ODNRs Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and are located within an hour drive of the park.

Area Campgrounds

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

KOA Campgrounds
24787 Luckey Rd
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 837-6848

Vine Camp & Lodge
2641 W Samaria Rd
Temperance, MI
(734) 856-2549

Covered Wagon Camp Resort
5665 Saint Anthony Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI
(734) 856-3058



Area Fishing Related Businesses

Jann's Netcraft
3350 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee, OH
(419) 868-8288

Fenwick Marina
10195 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-7009

Sportsman Supplies
3350 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee, OH
(419) 868-8288

Maumee Bay General Store
7410 Jerusalem Rd
Oregon, OH
(419) 836-4049

B & B Beverage Center
1901 Broadway St
Toledo, OH
(419) 243-0752

Gander Mountain
1320 S Holland Sylvania Rd
Holland, OH
(419) 861-4800

Carranor Hunt & Polo Club
502 E 2nd St
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 874-4292

Rocky's Ringneck Ranch
29058 Lime City Rd
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 6662185

Walleye Fishing Line
1025 River Rd
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-9740

Maumee Valley Bait & Tackle
104 W Wayne St
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-3474

Treble Hook Charters Inc
1028 Michigan Ave
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-9757

Edgewater Bait & Tackle
3058 131st St
Toledo, OH
(419) 727-8380

Bait Bucket
5809 Edgewater Dr
Toledo, OH
(419) 729-2881

Zunk's Sportsman Bait & Carry
9636 Jerusalem Rd
Curtice, OH
(419) 836-3713

Butch & Denny's Bait Shop
10408 Corduroy Rd
Curtice, OH
(419) 836-7351

Al Szuch Fishery-Live Bait
10950 Corduroy Rd
Curtice, OH
(419) 836-5264

Blue Gill Fishing Club
642 N Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH
(419) 255-0546

Zap Custom Lure Co
1939 1/2 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH
(419) 475-2621

ABC Charters
Curtice
Toledo, OH
(419) 242-2510

Great Lakes Tackle & Supply
313 Oxford Ct
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-3261

Happy Hooker Bait Store
9688 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-9676



Area Resorts and Lodging

Maumee Bay Resort & Conference Center Lodge
1750 State Park Rd # 2
Oregon, OH
(419) 8362466

Radisson Hotel Toledo
101 N Summit St
Toledo, OH
(419) 241-3000

Wyndham Toledo Hotel
444 North Summit Street
Toledo, OH
(419) 2412411


Maumee Bay State Park