30 July 2009

NEW Middle Bass Island State Park Marina: Lake Erie Islands


The new Middle Bass Island Ohio State Park Marina is open for business. Check out the virtual tour at: http://www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=1957383

I picked up some info - they still don't have showers, water or electric at the docks, although they expect to have electrical service around Labor Day.

Nightly reservations are accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Call Monday through Thursday from 9am to 2pm at 419-285-0311. They are also monitoring Channel 71.

Some basic rules:

  • No alcoholic beverages permitted off your boat.
  • Swimming in the marina is not permitted.
  • All boats must be registered by checking into the office.
  • Dock Permit: Rate of $1.45/ft w/ electric (none as of July 09); $1.25/ft non-electric, $30 minimum.
  • A flat day rate is available: 10 am to 7 pm. $20 electric/$15 non-electric.
  • Day-Stay: If a registered boater vacates the dock, the dock will be available for re-renting.
  • Over-Night: Registered Boaters have the registered dock for the night. Check-out is 10am.
  • Deposit for Over-Night Reservations: $30/boat.
  • Deposit Refund/Cancellations: Reservations must be cancelled 30 days prior for refund.
  • Pets are required to be on leash when off boat.
  • No open flame fires permitted on boats.
  • Quiet Hours: 11pm to 7am.
  • No "Rafting" off of boats.
  • Boats may not be left unattended for more than 24 hours.

For additional marina information, and for campground information visit http://www.ohiostateparks.org/ or call 1-866-644-6727.

To bring a vehicle to the island call Miller Ferry at 1-800-500-2421.

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