South Bass Island State Park Campground
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Reviewed Oct. 11, 2018

A Jewel On Lake Erie

This small park is laid out on the grounds of the former Victory Hotel, in it’s heyday the largest wooden structure in the US.

Tent campers can choose a site directly on the lakefront; trailers & RVs must camp in the second tier but some sites still have Lake views. The property has mature trees for good shade & there is easy water access for paddling & fishing.

Thwre is a small onsite restaurant/ bar, with many more eateries, bars, and wineries a short bicycle or golf cart ride away. The bath houses are tidy & well kept by volunteers that trade work for camping time. A few sites have electric, water, & sewer; more have just electric (lake shore sites have no hookups).

Access is via ferry, If you chose to leave your car on the mainland (free parking there) & pack in there are multiple sources for golf cart & bike rentals. For a quiet visit camp Monday thru Thursday; if you like crowds & parties reserve weekend time in advance.

We enjoyed our stay & plan to return- it’s a very dog friendly place!

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  • Review photo of South Bass Island State Park Campground by Blythe J., October 11, 2018
  • Review photo of South Bass Island State Park Campground by Blythe J., October 11, 2018
  • Review photo of South Bass Island State Park Campground by Blythe J., October 11, 2018
  • Review photo of South Bass Island State Park Campground by Blythe J., October 11, 2018