We decided to stay here due to the heated family pool, particularly the kiddie pool as our kids…read morewere very small and didn't know how to swim. We called ahead a few days and asked about the pool and then made reservations to stop on our way back from Lake Leelanau, MI. We let them know we would be arriving late and were told it wouldn't be a problem. When we arrived we had to knock on the door of the house for several minutes until a lady in her nightgown (it was still daylight out) answered. She checked us in, took my payment, gave us our gate key and we went to our spot. This is more of a trailer park than a campground, there are more large seasonal trailers here than campers. Spots are no frills, ours was pretty much a small yard big enough to park the truck and camper with water. No shade, no nothing. We could live with it due to the pools. However, when we got the kids in their swimsuits and went over to the pools...they were all closed. I found that this was deceptive since when we placed the reservation we told the lady on the phone we were choosing them because of their heated pool for the kids. She took our reservation fee and never bothered to tell us the pool closed shortly after Labor Day. She knew that it would be closed when we got there but didn't bother telling us. I went to the office to complain and was met with indifference. I went and packed up my camper and kids and on my way out demanded my money back which they refused. Great customer service eh? In the end I got my money back because I called my credit card company and issued a chargeback. I hope they got a fee for it on top the chargeback for wasting my time and gas. You're better off staying at East Harbor State Park Campground which is nearby. Even though the sites are primitive, there's a ton of things for kids to do and it has beautiful beaches that don't close down and staff that will take care of you.

My husband and I with our 5 & 8 year old were on our way to upstate NY and decided to take a couple…read moreof days to enjoy nature. We were referred to Cedarlane by friends who own an RV. I was skeptical because the photos really didn't do this place justice. However - after a couple of phone calls and a couple of FB messenger exchanges, I really felt the warmth and hospitality that this place offered. They answered all of my rookie questions and told us we would really enjoy it. We ended up in one of the wood cabins and proceeded to call our adventure "glamping" because there was a full bed, 2 bunk beds, a dining table w/2 chairs, ceiling fan/light, air conditioning unit, a microwave and college dorm size fridge and outside a fire pit, a charcoal grill (like the ones you see at national parks) and a picnic table. The folks at the front desk were very friendly and so accommodating that they "escorted" us to our camp site.... literally across the driveway and 25 steps away (lol). There were a few other campers and lots of parked RVs towards the back of the camp ground. We were near the dog run so we saw lots of cute pets and nice pet owners. We even met another camping family who offered and gave us a couple starter logs so we didn't have to buy the bucket of wood for the couple of days we were there. Such a nice community! The pool was our fav spot as it was clean, low key with lots of bright and colorful big sun umbrellas and ice cream and hamburger and hot dogs if you wanted to purchase them. The second day we were up early and the staff was kind enough to let us in the pool before it technically open. We had a little burn incident with tiny hands on a hot marshmallow stick and they gave us a first aid ice pack even though we were ready to buy a bag of ice. The only reason I didn't give them a full 5 stars was because the full bed was not very comfortable and bathrooms looked like it could use an update (comparing bathrooms to a previous experience with Cub Scouts @Bert Adams). The beds are a foam type which for the full size bed it was very thick and became too soft over time. The bunk beds were a thinner type foam mattress and it was just fine. Overall the cabin was very clean - no surprise critter visitors. A couple of tips - opt for the gate card ($10 refundable deposit) - it's well worth not calling every time you return to the site. If it's a short stay, go to Walmart (5 min away) and get the fire starter log. On local experiences - Put In Bay is fun - go for the Perry's Cave, we were told by locals. Cedarlane sells the mining bags - probably save a few dollars buying it here and have it in the car with you. If you want to do the African safari adventure, go to Groupon to get your tickets.... it's fun like a drive through petting zoo but nothing extravagant so get coupons or discounted tickets. All in all I would highly recommend and we would do it again! Thanks Cedarlane for a great first time rv Park experience!

Came here for the Great Lakes Cruising Club rally (https://www.glcclub.com/)…read more While it was our first time here, it will not be our last. The state park was awesome! Very clean facilities and well kept docks and picnic areas. Met Gail who was lawn blowing the docks! Getting rid of mayflies and goose poo. She was very nice to talk to and I appreciate the care she gave the socks to give visitors a great experience! They also have a small shop inside where you get your docking permit. Helpful in case you forgot anything. I even bought a decent pair of sunglasses at a good price! Great place to spend four nights!

A nice place to camp if you're looking to get away from it all. Each camp site has a picnic table &…read morefire ring. There are campsites where you can set up your tent right on the shores of Lake Erie. The campground has a small rocky beach and latrines, that's about it. Across the street is the park's main office with showers, flushable toilets, supplies for sale, and activities to rent. The campground is only accessible by the Miller Ferry (or your own boat), and if you bring your car it can be a bit pricey ($23.50/each way) & you must make a reservation.

Went here a lot growing up, and even had a permanent camper here year after year. Was great dealing…read morewith Jo-ann and Robin. Used to canoe on the lake daily while staying there during summer. Robin passed away, and Joann (his wife) took over till the grandmother passed. At that time Robin's brothers took over, and simply were not friendly, and it basically lost all appeal after that. Being friendly as a campground owner is a necessity, and if you charge the same price as way better options in the area, expect that people will go elsewhere. Bottom line: Over priced compared to cheaper, BETTER alternatives in the area.

Love this campground!! Have camped there for 5+ years now as a seasonal and love it. Nice and…read morefriendly atmosphere and peaceful.

My friends and I parked in Sandusky and took the ferry to Kelley's Island, where we stayed for a…read moreweek. The ferry ride was really enjoyable, with beautiful views of lake Erie, and cedar point. We would do it again for sure. Reliable, safe, clean and a great part of our week.

Very comfortable ride with indoor and outdoor seating available. Getting on and off with steady…read moreramps and crew to assist was nice!

Rick and Rachel run a very nice professional store. I was looking for my fifth pontoon purchase and…read moreRick showed me a new tritoon he knew everything about the boat .the tritoon is as different from a twin toon as a horse is to a car This is a very impressive and professional operation. I highly recommend castaway Karl k marathon fl & Catawba is.

This campsite is SUPER reasonable and we were very pleased with our stay! We are pretty low…read moremaintenance folks so we weren't looking for anything fancy - we were looking to "camp" minus the sweating our butts off and we got just that. Our Cabin was just what we needed. We brought our own bedding, we brought groceries to cook-out and we had a microwave to nuke some frozen breakfast waffles for the kids and a little mini-fridge. The ONLY thing that really would have been awesome would have been a little shelf in the cabin (even just a cheap plastic one with 3 or 4 shelves) for all of the bags we brought. We stayed 4 nights and it was myself, my husband and our 2 children under the age of 4. We had 3 bags of clothes alone not to mention all the needs of young kids. There was a playground and my kids made a friend the first night so we sat around and drank a few beers with the other couple and got to meet some people and converse while the kids played. You don't get that very often at a hotel - which I loved! Past campers had even left charcoal and wood up at the covered picnic table area so we didn't end up having to buy any which was sweet. There was a game room but with our kids being younger, we didn't spend any time there but it had some teenaged and pre-teen kids hanging out playing ping-pong and having a good time so, that was cool! We are platinum pass holders at Worlds of Fun in KC so, all in all, with the money we saved on the camping vs. hotels and not having to pay the 3 days we went to Cedar Point and grilling out and eating breakfast at the cabin it made for a super affordable family vacation. It was about a 20-25 minute drive to Cedar Point but it was nice to see a little bit of the rural outskirts of Sandusky on the way and was close to Marble Head Lighthouse as well so we checked that out as well.

Great campground if you need electric and campsites, bathrooms unusable for campsite goers, has…read morewell over 300 bugs in the men's bathroom, serious bug infestation present, if you go here make sure your party has an RV or all females, or doing your business is going to annoy the **** out of you.

So let's backtrack before the review goes full in depth…read more Originally coming to this park in June me and a buddy were planning to stay at the Cedar Point express but thanks to some bad timing on the short staff of employees to start off the year I had to rework my stay and they claimed I cancelled the rebook (to which I didn't) and they hooked me up to stay at Lighthouse point. Keep in mind, haven't been there in 21 years haven't driven any car to the hotel going by the coasters to get to our place to stay and wow was it worth it. The cabins were amazing and we stayed at room 150 (at the time of making this review the park has been around for 150 years so ironic I know) but seeing Magnum XL 200's turnaround as you leave the cabin was awesome especially when it was testing before the park opening. Beds were nice and comfortable and I wish I would've known about this place sooner than later. If you can't do hotel breakers but want to do a little more, high recommend Lighthouse Point

We rented a unit on the lake. For the amount of money we…read morespent and the view the cabin was lacking. When we walked up to it the first thing we all noticed was the rot on our building and the front deck hadn't been pressure washed in a long while. The chairs outside needed to be cleaned as they were filthy and moldy. When we opened the door it seemed like the housekeepers had come in to clean out but didn't add any shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower. There was no hair dryer. There were no cups, there was nothing extra but towels. And we spent three nights. The mattresses were lumpy. It was crappy enough sleeping on a double bed but the mattresses were all terrible. This is supposed to be the Mecca in the USA for coaster fanatics. And yes, we have been all over the USA to ride coasters and check out all sizes of parks. This was pretty much the worst place we have ever stayed in property. The food was pretty awful as well js. When you play with the big boys you have to keep up with the big boys and this is not keeping up. SMH. Loved the view.

Wondering what to do during your visit to the Sandusky, OH (Lake Erie Shores & Islands) area? Stop…read moreby the newly renovated welcome center and get some ideas. You will be able to pick up maps, brochures, and coupons for all kinds of unique places and activities in the area. In addition, you can even pick up some cool Lake Erie Love swag such as buttons, stickers, or cookies...all for free! The staff is super friendly and more than willing to suggest great places for you to visit. There is so much to explore. Plan your visit today!