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East Harbor has the largest number of camp sites in the Ohio State Park system. There are hot showers, flush toilets, a boat ramp, laundry facilities, a camp store, picnic tables and fire rings. Reservations can be made through the Ohio State Parks Reservation System.  You may call 1-866-OHIOPARKS, (1-866-644-6727) or you may also make reservations online at www.ohiostateparks.org  (See direct link below!)

There is an $8 fee per reservation made. East Harbor will also have a number of sites available for walk-in's only.  We do expect to have high demand on these sites.  Campers should consider making reservations if possible. (Reservations CANNOT be made by calling the park direct), although the East Harbor staff will still be available to happily answer any questions that you may have. 

A family, or a maximum of six people, may camp on a single site. There is water in the campground and two dump stations for self-contained units. Extra vehicles must be parked out front in the Visitors lot. Visitors can walk or bike back to camp sites. Only one vehicle per camp site, except that two are permitted on pull through sites. All vehicles and boat trailers must be parked on camp asphalt pads.

Rates Effective April 1, 2008 - October 15, 2008

Non-Electric Campsites: $20.00 per night

Non-Electric Pull-thru site: $22.00 per night

Back-in Electric Sites: $25.00 per night

Back-in Electric with water and sewer: not available until May 15th $29.00 per night

Pull-thru with Electric: $29.00 per night

Pull-thru with Electric, water and sewer: not available until May 15th $33.00 per night

$1 extra per night on weekends

$2 extra per night on holiday weekends

$10 fee for non-campers to use the dump station

Discount:

Golden Buckeye cardholders may receive a 50% discount Sunday through Thursday nights, and a 10% discount Friday and Saturday nights. A current Golden Buckeye Card must be shown at time of registration and may be used by official cardholder only.

**LINK TO THE NEW RESERVATION WEBSITE!!

Group Camping

Change for 2008: Sites 1, 2, and 3 can be reserved for youth groups ONLY by calling the park at 419-734-4424 x 2. The rate for these sites is $5 per adult and $2 per child per night. Sites 4 through 10 are reservable through the Centralized Reservation System at 1-866-644-6727. The fee for sites 4-10 no matter what type of group you are, is $180 per night. The $180 fee will cover all overnight guests and vehicles. There are no ADA facilities or ADA campsites in the group area.

Availability - May 15th thru September 30th
 

Maximum of two pets per unit

Number of Group Camp Sites - 10

Number of camping units per group site - 6-10

You must register prior to setting up any equipment.

Arrival Day Procedures:
After checking in at the Camp Store, you may:

1. For sites G1-G3, choose a section or sections (they are numbered) for your group based on the number of sites you reserved. Each numbered section is large enough for 6 -10 units.

2. The first person to arrive sets up in the section or sections in which the entire group will camp. Group Camp sites 1-3 operate on a first-come, first-serve basis. People may arrive early to ensure you get sections next to one another. It is recommended that at least one unit is set up on each of your reserved sections. Display your group name on vehicles/units to help members find each other and assist Rangers in finding someone in case of emergency.

3. Campers wishing to arrive earlier or stay after reservation dates can only do this at the regular camping fee of $20.00 per night. This is based on availability of the site in question. .

4. Each camping group must have a stamped registration card on the post at your section. Each camping unit will display an orange "date out" sticker.

5. All vehicles in the group camping area must display a car pass on the rear view mirror. Extra vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking lot next to the Camp Store.

6. Youth Groups such as Boy Scouts or Girl scouts must have a list of names and emergency phone numbers ready in advance. A copy of this information must be given to the staff at the camp store upon checking in.

Things to keep in mind:

1. Each paying unit is permitted a dining fly.

2. One toilet building is located in the group area. We do not have any shower house facilities located in the group area. Please use one of our three shower houses located in the general campground.

3. Visitor hours are 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. They must park in the lot next to the Camp Store or the lot next to Park Office.

4. No person shall publicly consume or display alcohol.

5. Be kind to our environment by not hanging or nailing anything from/to trees. Firewood is available at the Camp Store. Please let our trees do what they do best...GROW.

6. Roping off your section is Prohibited; it is a Safety Hazard.

7. Be courteous to your neighbor. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

8. Pets must be kept on a leash (6 ft. max.). Mutt mitts are provided throughout the campground. Please do not leave pets unattended. They too must observe quiet hours. Be sure to clean up after any pet you may have.

9. Tables and fire rings are provided for each section. Please do not take them from neighboring sections.

10. All other East Harbor State Park Rules apply to the Group Area and are enforced.

Rent-A-RV

            
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An exciting camping experience is available at East Harbor State Park through the Rent-A-RV program. Two spacious 29 ft. travel trailers are already setup on a campsite with all the comforts of home. The RVs that will accommodate up to six people (maximum of 4 adults).

Availability - May 15th thru September 30th
Price - $480.00 a week + tax

Reservations are accepted through the Ohio State Parks Reservation system and are necessary due to demand of the program. You may make reservations at 1-866-OHIOPARKS (1-866-644-6727) or online at www.ohiostateparks.org The entire rental fee is due at the time of the call. 

Amenities Provided
Each 29 foot travel trailer is setup with an attached awning on a campsite and they are connected to running water and sewer for sinks, toilet, and shower. It is equipped with refrigerator, propane cooking stove, microwave, furnace, and air conditioning. The units have a queen size bed with bedspread, a double size sleeper sofa, and 2 children's bunk beds with bedspreads. We also provide 13" television/VCR, coffee maker, AM/FM stereo radio, and toaster. A fire ring, waist high grill and a picnic table are located on the campsite. There is an accessory parking lot for a second vehicle. Laundry facilities are available nearby.

Suggested Items to Bring
Campers will need to provide their own bed linens, food, and table service. We recommend that you include the following on your list of items to bring: cutting and cooking utensils, table service, plates, cups, bath and dish towels, personal toiletries, pillows, sheets, and blankets.

Our two RVs can be reserved by the week beginning and ending on Sunday. The minimum reservation is for 1 week and the maximum 2 weeks. It's a good idea to have a few dates in mind. Check-in on Sunday from 4p.m. to 8 p.m. A fee of $90.00 plus tax per day is offered to "walk-in" customers, when the RVs are not reserved for our weekly rentals. No pets are allowed in the RVs or on the RV sites. Check out time is prior to 11 a.m. on the day of departure.

Restrictions

• Pets are prohibited in the RV and on the RV site

• No fish cleaning inside the RV

• Smoking inside the RV is prohibited

• General Camping & Health Department Rules apply

Camper Cabins

       
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The following information pertains to the two Camper Cabin units.

     Availability - May 15th thru September 30th

• Reservations are accepted through the new Ohio State Parks Reservation System and are necessary due to the high demand of the program. To make reservations you may call 1-866-OHIOPARKS (1-866-644-6727) or online at: www.ohiostateparks.org

• The advance reservation fee of $55.00 plus tax is due at the time the reservation is made and this fee will be applied to cover the first night's stay in the Camper Cabin.

• There is a minimum stay of two nights.

• The fee for the Camper Cabin is $55.00 plus tax per night or $330 per week.

• Check-in time is from 4PM to 8PM. Please try to come in during this time. Go directly to the camp store to register and you will then be directed to your Camper Cabin. Your car pass will be issued at this time.

• If you are unable to check-in by 8PM, please call 419-734-5857 and give the approximate time of arrival. This is necessary so someone will be available to check you into the Camper Cabin unit.

• At check-in and checkout, you and a staff member or volunteer will inventory the equipment in the Camper Cabin unit.

• Maximum number of occupants is five.

• Pets are prohibited in the Camper Cabins and on the Camper Cabin sites.

• Visiting hours are from 7AM to 10PM.

• Two vehicles are permitted per Camper Cabin site. All extra vehicles must be parked in the overflow parking lot by the Camp Store.

• East Harbor State Park's rules and regulations apply to our Camper Cabin campers and guests.

Furnished Equipment

Shelter House

There are three shelter houses available for rent at East Harbor State Park. Lockwood Shelter is on Park Road #3 by a fishing pond and near hiking trails. It is next to an area large enough for volleyball or softball games and a horseshoe pit is located nearby. This shelter can easily accommodate 100 people.

Harborview Shelter is on Park Road #1 facing East Harbor. There is a basketball hoop and a horseshoe pit at the shelter. It is also within walking distance to the swimming beach. This shelter can easily accommodate 100 people.
 

Lakeview Shelter is located adjacent to the old South Beach parking lot and offers a great view of Lake Erie. While swimming is not allowed at the old South Beach, the current swimming beach is within walking distance. The Lake Erie shoreline and hiking trails are located nearby. Lakeshore breezes may affect paper products or other loose items. This shelter can accommodate 30-45 people.

Lockwood and Harborview shelter houses have two fireplaces each, electrical outlets, an overhead electric light and picnic tables inside and outside the shelter. There is drinking water available and a pit latrine is located beside each shelter house.
Lakeview shelter house has electric outlets, picnic tables inside and outside the shelter, and waist high grills. Drinking water and a pit latrine are located across the parking lot.

The reservation fee for a shelter house is $40.00 per day; this is non-refundable. The reservation time runs from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The reservation fee must be paid in advance. The reservation is not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the park. The fee is payable by credit card, cash, check, or gift certificate.

Shelter House Regulations
We ask that you pay particular attention to the following regulations when renting a shelter house. If you have any questions, please contact the Park Office at (419) 734-4424 ext. 2.

1. Please place all litter in the cans or dumpsters provided. Do not dispose of trash in the fireplaces.

2. It is illegal to overtly and/or publicly display alcoholic beverages in the park.

3. Please vacate the shelter houses by 10:00 p.m.

4. Please turn off the electric lights when you leave.

5. Please park all vehicles in the parking spaces nearby.

Bike Rental

*Located at the Camp Store. An adult must sign the bikes out.

$2 per hour rental fee

$10 per day rental fee