Catawba Island State Park

Category: National park

Address: 4049 E Moores Dock Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452, USA

Phone: +18666446727

Opening hours

Sunday: 6AM–11PM

Monday: 6AM–11PM

Tuesday: 6AM–11PM

Wednesday: 6AM–11PM

Thursday: 6AM–11PM

Friday: 6AM–11PM

Saturday: 6AM–11PM

Reviews

Phillip Piscitello

Jun 11, 2022

Awesome facility. The park is very clean and well kept up. The boat launch, docks and parking area was plenty big to accommodate many boats. Great experience!!

Michael Hillman

Jun 7, 2022

A small day use state park that is mostly used for launching boats. But there is a very large pier to fish off of and a pavilion that can be rented out. The pavilion is very large and could accommodate a large group. There is a rocky beach next to the pavilion. I don't believe you are allowed to swim... but it provides an excellent spot for walking along the water and taking pictures. There is a small playground close by and plenty of picnic tables located in the shade of the numerous trees. There is also a well maintained restroom close to the picnic tables. Although this is primarily a boat launch park, the playground and picnic tables will provide a nice break on a hot day. And finally, the parking area a very large to allow for many boat trailers to park in!

Niki Mastny

Aug 12, 2021

Small beach area with high tides, but lots of cool beach finds. Some glass, cool bones, and even a fossil. This is a great beach area for eating or just sitting to watch the water. It's always breezy, unlike some other area beaches. You can get your feet wet here, but I wouldn't personally swim here... Not sure if it's even allowed. Boats coming in this area a lot and strong tides. At least this summer 2021.

David Stone

Mar 19, 2021

Catawba Park is a nice place to go if you are a walleye fisherman other than that there isn't a whole lot to do there other than launch your boat and go out on the lake. I'd say at least a third of the vehicles in the parking lot we're from Minnesota Wisconsin The Dakotas the lot was was packed to capacity at 10:00 a.m. on a Wednesday and people were being turned away due to the fact thatthere were no more parking spots available.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a fish cleaning station?

Larry Buckle | May 10, 2018
Laura Scheffler | May 11, 2018

Not that I'm aware of.

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Are the head boats fishing for perch in Sept

Michele Fryman | May 9, 2021
Max STORTS | May 10, 2021

Yes they are fishing for perch now until October. Weather permitting. Head boats are coming out of the Portage River Port Clinton.

Is the pier still under water

Lucky Dog | May 9, 2020
Krystin Berry | May 10, 2020

it depends on the wind direction but it is usually ok to fish off of

Does anyone know if the pier is still under water?

Pat Netry | May 9, 2020
Bert Chandler | May 10, 2020

Yes some

Can u swim here is it a beach?

Dawana Sparks | May 9, 2020
Darlene Fahey | May 10, 2020

There is a stoney beach, you can swim there

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Are the public launch ramps open or are they under water ?

Sharon Lamatrice | May 9, 2020
Rodney Bynum | May 10, 2020

To high i was told not to launch my boat from the water guys

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Is this park dog friendly?

Whitney Cassidy | May 9, 2020
Lana Pfeifer | May 10, 2020

Yes as long as it is on a leash

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Can you leave a boat trailer overnight or for several nights while staying on the islands?

Dave May | May 9, 2020
Alan Bodi | May 10, 2020

No overnight parking is allowed at the State Park but there is just around the point at Miller's Ferry service.

Looking to do a trip over to Put In Bay and stay overnight. Are you allowed to park your vehicle and boat trailer at the Catawba island state park boat launch overnight?

Bradley King | May 10, 2019
Denny Dietrich | May 11, 2019

Wow. Really good question. I don't have an answer. There is a really good sized parking lot. And vehicles and empty boat trailers park there during the day and quite possibly overnight. I don't know about the security for overnight vehicles. I live in North Carolina and can't even suggest who you would need to call. Try 866 644 6727

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When will the boat launch reopen?

A Google User | May 10, 2019
Michael Luke | May 11, 2019

It's open now !

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Where is a campground where we can see Lake Erie and watch the boats

RayFaye Shaum | May 10, 2019
Yvonne Wolf | May 11, 2019

East Harbor State park

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What type of ramps do they have concrete or metal

Chris Myers | May 10, 2019
Nate Riker | May 11, 2019

It currently has asphalt approch with concrete going into the water...but the ramp is getting replaced. The state came and closed it a few weeks ago untill December 1st. Then as of lately the closed sign has been moved and they are allowing boats to launche but it could be closed any day!

Can you swim

Deirdre Stavedahl | May 10, 2019
Jim Kimmet | May 11, 2019

Yes you can swim

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How much for 2 night stay?

Carmen Bottini | May 10, 2019
Laura Menzing | May 11, 2019

No camping at Catawba state park. Check out East Harbor. Not far, great beach, clean, flush toilets, and nice shower houses. My favorite.

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Were on the boat do place the parks and recreation sticker

Jerry Reutlinger | May 10, 2019
steve welter | May 11, 2019

State ramp I don't have one all s good

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Is the boat ramp open I thought at the end of last season they were going to do some construction

Craig Matthews | May 10, 2019
roger Jones | May 11, 2019

The boat ramps are open, but the area around it needs a lot of clean up

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Does it have a Sandy beach?

Ellen Brindley | May 10, 2018
Josh Noble | May 11, 2018

If your looking for a nice sand beach I would recommend East Harbor State Park in Marblehead.

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