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Kelleys Island State Park

Ohio · OH

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Kelleys Island State Park is located on Kelleys Island in Lake Erie, known for its scenic shoreline and natural beauty. The island is named after the Kelley family, who were among the first settlers in the area during the mid-19th century. The park is distinctive for its glacial grooves, which are remnants of the last Ice Age and offer a fascinating glimpse into the geological history of the region. Visitors to Kelleys Island State Park can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife watching. The park features a campground for those wishing to stay overnight, along with access to the island's shoreline. Parking is available, but visitors should be aware that the island may feel remote, and amenities could be limited. As conditions may change, it's advisable to verify hours, fees, and closures on the official state site before visiting.

Source: ohiodnr.gov

From Wikipedia

Kelleys Island State Park is a public recreation area occupying one-quarter of Kelleys Island, an island in Lake Erie located 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Port Clinton, Ohio, in the United States. The state park's 677 acres (274 ha) include six miles (9.7 km) of hiking trails, ruins of lime kilns and quarrying operations, sand beach, and campground. The park was established in 1956. The park cooperates with other agencies to manage the adjoining Glacial Grooves State Memorial, a set of rare glacial grooves, North Shore Alvar State Natural Area, a rare alvar habitat, and the North Pond State Nature Preserve, a lake embayment usually separated from the lake by a sand bar.

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