Sandusky's Hidden Gem. Crystal Rock Campground has called Sandusky home for over 45 years and is just minutes from [Cedar Point Amusement Park and the Lake Erie Islands](<https://crystalrockcampground.com/area-attractions/>), including: Marblehead, Port Clinton, Catawba, Put-in-Bay and Kelleys Island! We offer a quiet place to stay with nearby access to a variety of area attractions. Beaches, Boating, Fishing, Roller Coasters (Cedar Point), Water Parks, Hiking, Kayaking, Water Sports, Foodies, Breweries and Wineries, and exploring Nature.



Crystal Rock Campground - Sandusky, OH

I’m sitting here waiting for a flight after about 9 weeks of living in hotels. Fugured it would be a good time to write this review I’ve been holding off on. Anyway, let’s get started.

**Campground Review**

My buddy Stone and I didn’t really have plans for Memorial Day Weekend like everyone else, so naturally we had to make some. We decided to stay a little closer and avoid flying because that gets expensive over holiday weekends… instead we opted to go camping at Crystal Rock Campground for its proximity to Cedar Point Amusement Park! Seriously only took us like 30 min to get from camp to park.

The campground was $30/night for a tent site with no electric hookups. I understand it was Memorial Day Weekend and just happened to be Ohio Bike Week (I think) but we were packed in like sardines! Their were tent sites right next to RV sites which From what I’ve seen isn’t usually the norm. There are about 120 or so sites in the lower section of the camp all sharing one bathroom. The men’s restroom had 5 or so showers, one urinal, and one toilet. A sign on the door indicates it’s closed from 12-1 (if I remember correctly) for cleaning. I don’t know about you, but I think that one urinal and one toilet is not enough to adequately service 120 campsites. Especially at capacity, which they were when I was there. Our site literally butted right next to three other sites and it just felt very cramped. We were also the furthest from the bathroom you could be, which was quite a hike to do dishes. For these reasons, I give it a 3 out of 5.

I do imagine it would get more stars had I chosen a less busy weekend. It did have a “game room” closer to the checkin as well as a playground. I didn’t use those, but they did look nice.

**Product Review**

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time. On this trip to the Crystal Rock, I tested out the [Howler Brothers Aransas Shirt in Voltage Print](https://www.roanline.com/howler-brothers-aransas-shirt-in-voltage-print/) that I got through Roanline. I give this shirt a 5/5\. I’m actually wearing it right now. Here are some of my thoughts on this rad shirt:

1.  It’s a rad shirt.
2.  It’s comfortable and fits very well.
3.  It looks phenomenal untucked, and I reckon it would look good tucked too.
4.  It’s got a nifty glasses holding pocket with a microfiber lining to avoid scratches and on the fly cleaning.
5.  Did I mention it’s rad?

So I got this shirt through Roanline and their packaging was super cool. I forgot to snag a pic of that but trust me. They even had a handwritten note in there that made it feel nice and personal.

Ranger Review:  Howler Brothers Aransas Shirt in Voltage Print from Roanline at Crystal Rock Camground, OH 

We went to crystal rock campground for the first time over memorial day weekend. We knew it would be busy but we didn't know it would be bike week, so not only was the campground fully booked but it was fully booked with loud Harley's!

That didn't spoil our time, we just bought earplugs 😂

The amenities were so nice as we are used to really roughing it while camping. We joked that we were glamping as we took showers everyday, ordered pizza one night and even did a load of laundry!!

The owners and employees were so amazingly sweet and helpful. Tom went out of his way to make extra fun activities for the little kiddos. Our daughter really loved the sandbox, and the playground was great! We even did a little gem mining! The display for the bag contents were really need too. Our daughter wanted to stay forever!

Fun family camping

This was a much smaller campground than we’re used to but have no complaints! Staff was very friendly. Facilities were bright, clean. Hot showers. Playground, basketball court, game room w/ping pong, foosball table, pool table, &amp; skee ball games (skee ball is a quarter a game). Campground was pretty full but was so quiet! We enjoyed our stay &amp; would go again!

Friendly staff, clean, quiet

The good - 
The staff was very friendly and helpful. 
The price - we were just staying the night as we were traveling so the price for a primitive tent site was far better than a hotel or Airbnb 

The not so good-
Bugs were persistent but the smoke from the fire seemed to keep them at bay. 
The bathrooms were pretty far (compared to other campsites) from the tent area. 

The bad -
NOISE!!!!  If you are looking for a quiet getaway go somewhere else.  The campground is right on a heavily traveled roadway and seemed to be on a major ATV trail as well. The ATV’s were racing up and down the trail as well as just sitting and reving their engines.  
Around 8pm someone started shooting a gun VERY CLOSE to the campground. This continued for quite some time. At around 5am some hunting dogs that I assume live on the adjoining property began incessantly howling to the point we  packed up and left immediately. 

Overall - we weren’t camping for an extended time so this was ok for the price and our purpose. Given the same circumstances, we would not stay here again and would gladly pay more for a reduction in the noise. 

Definitely an Experience 

This is a cozy spot with the a laid back atmosphere and very clean shower house.  It's was also cool to see a campground where tent camping is thriving! 

We did stay in a Travel Trailer next to seasonal campers and they were very kind and helpful.  The lot size was ok...not spacious but not as small as I've experienced.  They are grass sites so in the summer months you will need insect repellent at night.  

The shower house is older but very well maintained and regularly clean.  You can tell the owners care about the campers experience.

Lots of cool activities for kids: putt-putt, ping pong, foosball, playground, etc. 

Close to so much in Sandusky and worth a stay.

Pleasant Surprise 💕

Nice campground.  Tight sites but doable. Kid friendly and in a good location. Very friendly staff/owner.  

Big Rig Friendly

Lots of family opportunities. Min golf, playground, even mining. Full camp store. Clean showers, bathrooms. 

Sweet, shady camp

Staff/owner are so kind and accommodating. I can’t say enough about them. I had reservations at a different campground, but once I got there had to leave, I called crystal rock and the lady was so so kind, got me a site and gave me directions .Bathroom/shower house very clean. Lots of family activities.  I stayed in a tent site and had ample space. Close proximity to cedar point and other attractions. I absolutely love this place and am so glad I called. Can’t wait to go back!

Wonderful!

Nice campground, lots of sites, old style putt-putt but fun for kids. Well kept up and the staff were very nice to interact with. Close to some of the local attractions and sites. We plan to schedule future trips to Crystal Rock.

Nice camping experience. 

Super nice people- small sites- bathroom/ shower cleaned  - a interesting area by Lakerside which is an 1800s art with very nice restaurants and shops most closed after Labor Day / do not take your rv /small roads - skip Sandusky 