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bgradert
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Nov 27, 2016

Lake Erie / Kelly's Island

There is a thick frost on the ground this morning and it already has me thinking about next camping season. Each year, we take the kids on a week or two vacation in June when they get out of school. Last year, we did a two week trip visiting family in NW Iowa, then to the Missouri River to do some walleye fishing and then Black Hills.

We are beginning to start thinking about next summer. We are interested in camping on Kelly's Island and visiting Cedar Point. Cedar Point Campground seems very nice however by the time I pay for 3 nights camping, 4 two day passes it was nearly $1,000. So, to stay within budget, I have been looking at Kelly's Island.

My thoughts are to stay on the island 5-6 night. On a couple of those days, we would jump on the ferry and head to Cedar Point and Put In Bay.

What are your thoughts about camping on Kelly's Island? Is it a pain to get on and off the ferry? How is camping on the island?
  • We camped at the Cedar Point campground with our kids when they were school-age. Loved Cedar Point amusement park! Great roller coasters. The campground was wonderful but pricey.
  • Kelley's Island Ferry rates - one way; adults $10, kids 5-11 $6.25, trailer 20 ft. $65, trailer 25 ft. $75.
  • I think you had best start a spreadsheet.

    There isn't anything inexpensive anywhere in the Erie Islands.
    The boat ride for a coach to Kelly's isn't cheap and the crampgrounds know you already paid for the boat ride plus the head count.

    Start adding up the samolians now and then make the choice. As I have been involved in keel boat racing for years, I keep getting stuck in those places and they are all tourist traps that see you coming......

    Matt
  • I can't imagine why anyone would even consider Cedar Point but to each his own. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your visit there.
  • Campground looks nice. It is a State Park. All depends on how big your camper is. You might want to contact the ferry company to check. Going back and forth on the ferry is not cheap either.

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