LAUNCH RAMPS
Bulan's Boatyard
710 Vermilion Rd., Vermilion
440.967.5785
Catawba Island State Park
off W. Catawba Rd., Catawba
419.797.4530
Dempsey’s Access
CR 135 (Bayshore Rd) at CR 140
(Hartshorn Rd), Marblehead
East Harbor State Park Marina
2188 N. Buck Rd. (off SR 269), Marblehead
419.734.2289
eastharborstatepark.org
Huron River Boat Access
41 Cleveland Rd. E (US 6), Huron
419.433.4848
Kelleys Island State Park
Division St., Kelleys Island
419.746.2546
ohiostateparks.org
Little Portage Access
Darr Hopfinger Rd., Port Clinton
Mazurik Access
Northshore Blvd.
(off SR 163), Marblehead
Portage River Fishing Access
SR 163, Port Clinton
Put-in-Bay Village Public Launch
419.285.2068
Sandusky Bay Bridge Fishing Access
E. Bay View Rd., Bay View
Shelby Street Boat Launch
101 Shelby St., Sandusky
419.627.5886
ci.sandusky.oh.us
South Bass Island State Park
Put-in-Bay
419.285.2112 or 419.797.4530
Turtle Creek Fishing Access
SR 2, Oak Harbor
Vermilion Municipal Dock
7777 W. River Rd., Vermilion
440.967.7087
West Harbor Public Boat Launch
1955 NE. Catawba Rd., Catawba
MARINAS
Battery Park Marina
701 E. Water St., Sandusky
419.625.6142
batterypark.com
600 slip marina located in downtown Sandusky. Features Damon's Restaurant, a fishing/walking pier and 5-acre park. Complete marine services are also available. Wet docks, several transient docks, fuel, pump-out, ship store, showers, restrooms, pool, picnic area, tennis courts, launch ramp and hoist. ADA accessible. Open daily.
Bay Point Marina and Resort
10948 E. Bayshore Rd., Marblehead
419.798.4434
baypointmarina.com
Bay Point offers an amazing list of amenities in a spectacular natural setting of fun and adventure. Embrace the Bay Point lifestyle and create the escape of your dreams. The marina offers easy access to both the lake and the bay.
Castaway Bay Marina
10 Harbour Pkwy., Sandusky
419.627.2334 or 888.CP.DOCKS
marinas.cedarpoint.com
200 slip marina with 20 transient slips, fuel, restrooms, showers and pool. Located next to Castaway Bay.
Cedar Point Marina
1 Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky
419.627.2334 or 888.CP.DOCKS
marinas.cedarpoint.com
742 slip marina with 88 transient docks, electric, fuel, pump-out, restrooms, showers and pool. Located within walking distance to Cedar Point and two waterfront restaurants.
Craft’s Lakeview Lane Marina
319 W. Lakeshore Dr., Kelleys Island
419.746.2254
kelleysisland.com/crafts
Transient dockage, launch ramp, bait and tackle.
Lyman Harbor Marina
1615 First St., Sandusky
419.625.9626 ext. 221 or 419.626.6545
lymanharbor.com
Lyman Harbor provides recreation for boaters and non-boaters alike with 40 transient docks, water, electric, restrooms and showers. Enjoy a waterfront restaurant, pub, banquet rooms and much more. ADA accessible. Open through summer.
Mariner Village Marina
609 Mariner Village, Huron
419.433.2376 or 800.GO.TO.LAKE
sawmillcreek.com
176 slips with electric, water, cable and phone hookup. Fuel, pump-out, restrooms, showers, boathouse and grassy picnic area. A dockside restaurant and bar are open weekends during the season. Apr–Oct.
South Beach Resort Marina
8620 E. Bayshore Rd., Marblehead
419.798.5503
sbresort.com
30 foot, 36 foot and 40 foot floating docks with water and electric. The average water depth is nine feet. Showers, restrooms, washers, dryers, heated pools, sand beach, tennis, basketball, playground, restaurant, ramp, fishing piers
and fish cleaning facilities.
Tibbels Marina
6365 East Harbor Rd. (SR 163), Marblehead
419.734.1143
tibbelsfishing.com
100 slips, permanent and transient dockage, pump station, ramp, hoist, diesel fuel, gas dock, bait, tackle, snacks and lodging.
RENTALS
Beachfront Motel & Resort Rentals
252 W. Lakeshore Blvd., Port Clinton
419.967.0387
Jet Ski, Hobie Cat, & Kayak rentals. Rental fees vary depending on ski and number of people. M/C, Visa, and Discover. Hours: Open Memorial Day – September 15. Weekdays 9am – 7pm. Weekends 9am – 9pm. Sunday 9am – 6pm
Clemons Boats
8009 Barrett Rd., Sandusky
419.684.5365
Boat rentals are available for almost any use — fishing, skiing, tubing or just boat riding and sightseeing on Sandusky Bay or Lake Erie. Multiple day discounts are available. Open daily May–Sept, 8:30 am–4:30 pm.
Lakeside
130 Walnut Ave., Lakeside
419.798.4461
Sunfish and kayak rentals are available.
North Coast Parasail and Water Sports
at Cedar Point Beach, Sandusky
419.627.2279
at Kelleys Island 440.315.3479
cedarpoint.com Keyword: Parasail
Experience the thrills of WaveRunner riding and parasailing on the beach behind Cedar Point’s Hotel Breakers or on Kelleys Island. Early bird discounts available. Park admission is not required at the Cedar Point location; however, a parking fee will be collected. Reservations are required for Kelleys Island.Put-In-Bay Watercraft Rentals
South Bass Island State Park, Put-in-Bay
419.285.7544
pibjetski.com
Snack shack, fishing & camping supplies, food, beverages, Direct TV, WIFI. Picnic packs for certain rentals. Open daily 10 am-6 pm. Wave Runners: $50 per ½ hr for single rider; $60 per ½ hr for extra rider. Kayaks: $15-$25 per hr.
The Coupling Reserve
SR 13 (one mile north of US 250), Milan
419.625.7783
eriemetroparks.com
Developed around a historic railroad theme, the Reserve provides small, non-motorized boat access to the Huron River, bank fishing sites, a wooded nature trail, picnic tables, grills, a sledding slope, cross-country skiing, and a grassy volleyball court. Canoes, the historic depot and overnight accommodations in the train cars are available for groups with advance reservation.
SAFETY
National Weather
Service Marine Radio
VHF-FM 162.40 MHZ (WX2)
Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes and stirs up quickly in inclement weather. Storms that move across the lake are infamous for catching boaters by surprise with rolling, often choppy waves. Never wait until the last minute to head for safe harbor.
ODNR Division of Watercraft
1407 Cleveland Rd., Sandusky
419.621.1302 or 877.4BOATER (26.2837)
ohiodnr.com/watercraft
Information on recreational boating practices, laws, boat registration and watercraft regulations.
U.S. Coast Guard Station
606 Prairie, Marblehead
Emergency 419.798.4444 or 800.362.1033 Non-emergency 419.798.4445 Use VHF-FM (Ship to Shore) radio, Channel 16 if your boat is stalled, sinking, afire, imminent danger exists or if someone has been lost overboard.
