94 acres hosted by Bryan F.
3 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
Amazing views
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Family-friendly
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96% Recommend432 ratings · 241 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Loved the pristine nature and quiet on this private property- something you can’t get at a campground. It is primitive but we were prepared for that and really enjoyed bathing in the river by moonlight. The host was very helpful and accommodating.
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Holly A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Water access! Beautiful clean site. Very private. Quiet, minus the trains haha. My second time here. Close to Marblehead, island ferries and the state park.
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Jacqueline K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe
Bryan and his family are friendly very accommodating. The campgrounds are beautiful.
We had a great experience
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Mike J.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 4 - Secluded Tent Pond Camping
The property is beautiful and the owners are really great people. Site 4 was great and peaceful.
There are train tracks close by and it can get loud but we were able to sleep with no problems.
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Gabriela S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Stayed here it was great site 3 is almost entirely closed in lake right in front of you it was beautiful. After booking we saw the reviews about trains and were concerned slightly, there not terrible most conductors I feel are aware people are there most don’t blare horn until at the intersection where there required to it’s not insanely loud. It is a little loud I was woken up a few times but I was able to go back to sleep immediately! Would come again lots of fun African wildlife safari is 12 mins away good family fun owners friendly helpful
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Teanna W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Friendly folks and beautiful by the water spots!
We also loved the sunset and fresh eggs.
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Sarah T.
1 month on Hipcamp
Great place to camp best hospitality and will always camp there every year. Bryan and his crew always are helpful and professional. Would recommend this spot to anyone who likes to fish and camp.
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James R.
4 reviews
Great sites, far back on the property so you feel like you have your own space.
The owners are both really nice and helpful. Also it is a great location! Really good for fishing, some people caught 16 catfish while we were there!
The only issues we had were the train nearby, but that was fine and we got used to it fast. As well as the mosquitos, make sure you bring bug spray!
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Jacob H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Pros: The riverside camping was really nice. I camped on a weekday, so I ended up with the whole area to myself. Super easy access for dropping in a kayak/canoe or dropping a fishing line in the water. The site was mowed and the porta potty was well-maintained. The tall grasses added to a pretty sunset. The hosts were helpful and available, but respected your privacy. You're still close to Port Clinton, the islands and Cedar Point. The price is comparable to the crowded state parks.
Cons: There is some noise from the trains and the nearby highway, but it wasn't really that bad. Very little shade if it's hot. The picnic table was looking a little rough.
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Brian C.
3 reviews
What a fun trip to Riverside Camping! The whole family was a joy to talk to and the property had so much character. Each space is nicely separated and well-managed. I got to meet all the many animals; lizards, goats, cats, and turtles! And gave a swing at their axe-throwing, too!
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Barrett L.
5 reviews
Friendly hosts
Camp site right on the river
Easy access to the water for launching kayaks
Well maintained
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Mark G.
2 months on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Great hosts, cool location, but...
Tent · With kids ·
Site 3 - Camping Kayak & Canoe
Honest review: the hosts were fantastic. Very welcoming and helpful. They even grabbed us marshmellows when they went to the store because we forgot ours (and not something they offer in their general store). If I were to ever go kayaking in the Port Clinton area, I would 100% use Portage River Paddling Company, which is where this campsite is located.
However, I would never camp here again. You are so close to the train tracks, they are so loud, and they do not stop. all. night. long. We all barely slept (except somehow my youngest child).
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Keenan M.
2 months on Hipcamp
We had such a wonderful time fishing and enjoying the property. Bryan and Amanda are super welcoming and kind. We will definitely be back.
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Jessica C.
4 reviews
Great stop on our trip down south. The grass is super soft for walking around the site and they’re right on the river. Hosts were super friendly and welcoming!
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Collin P.
3 reviews
I loved camping here! Site 4 is secluded. We camped for three nights and felt like family, everyone is so kind and welcoming. The goats are probably my favorite out of the animals 🥰 I’d absolutely recommend this camp and will be back. Perfect location close to everything yet not near anything. Just what I needed!!
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Courtney D.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
5 m car ·
Site 1 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe
Fun place by the river with only a few sites. There is a train nearby but didn’t bother us very much. This is a good home base for birding activities!
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Alison C.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
The property is really beautiful! The hosts were absolutely amazing and so friendly. Bryan was very accommodating! We tent camped and really enjoyed bird watching and fishing. The only thing I would recommend when staying here is having some earplugs for sleeping. There are train tracks very close by and the train does run through the day/night. Other than that, it was a perfect stay and made our Memorial Day weekend so relaxing. Would recommend and will be back to stay again! :)
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Cassie G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
The campsite was lovely: right on a small pond where I woke up to a deer drinking water, rabbits hopping about, a turtle, and bald eagles. Bryan and his wife were super friendly and gracious hosts- loved the tour of the animals and the eggs were delicious! Close enough to town to partake in a lot of different activities but still out of the way enough to feel out in nature. It is RIGHT NEXT TO a busy train track, though. Bring ear plugs if you're a light sleeper.
Heather B.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Beautiful Waterside Camping
5 m car · With kids ·
Site 2 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe
We had a wonderful time camping on Bryan’s Land. The location of site 2 is absolutely gorgeous. My son enjoyed exploring around the site with views of the bay and marsh. There is a port-o-potty within short walking distance of the site. It was very clean. Bryan and his wife checked up on us several times during our stay-even delivering firewood to us at our request. There are many activities on site including axe throwing, kayak rentals, and lots of cool animals to look at. We didn’t get to enjoy any of these things since it was chilly when we camped here- but we are definitely planning a trip back later this year when it is warmer.
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Katy L.
2 months on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2025
Nice place but next to train tracks
Train tracks are a stones throw away from site 4 and very active, even at night. The loud horns scared my wife a few times and regularly woke us up. We were only staying one night, so it was fine, but the sleep we got wasn’t restful. If you are looking to party, it’s probably good, but if you want to get rest on your travels, it’s not ideal. Otherwise the host was very friendly and the campsite was well-maintained. I realize nothing can be done about the train noise but it’s something to be aware of.
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Dennis H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
9 m campervan · With pets ·
Site 1 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe
Great place. Had the area all to ourselves. Wish we could have taken advantage of the kayaks but arrived too late. The train is loud but we got used to it and it stopped at one point. Would definitely come back if we were in the area. Wish it had a hookup or two, but it's okay. Bryan was a great host. great place
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Santiago U.
7 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Wonderful views and well kept sites
We had such a wonderful experience! Great host's, welcoming and friendly. We had fun fishing, walking the land, and visiting all the animals. We can't wait to get back during warmer weather to go kayaking!
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Jessica C.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Host was great. Very personal and kind. Location is very nice. Convenient. We personally couldn’t sleep with the train going through every half hour at night and blowing the whistle. It was too much so we had to leave in the middle of the night. We are from the back country in PA and it’s silent so we aren’t used to that. Otherwise I recommend it.
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Jennifer F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Came up for the weekend to check out Maggee Marsh, Camp sites are spacious, private and scenic. lots of room for the kids to run around and explore, kept busy fishing in the small pond, saw many different birds. Lots of amenties at the camp office, we got to enjoy the canoes and giant yahtzee. Bryan was friendly, easy to communicate with, and provided great service delivering firewood to our site. Only downside is the close proximity to the train tracks, trains were pretty frequent at all hours on Friday, Saturday there was much less train traffic. Would definetly stay again.
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Eric K.
4 months on Hipcamp
We had a great time and Brian was a great Host. He was very helpful and accommodating. The site was well kept and organized. There is a lot to enjoy and see at this site and we are talking about visiting this place again. We stayed in site #2. They have plenty to see and add to your outdoor needs.
Terrence M.
19 reviews
This is a nice hipcamp that I would recommend. The owners keep an eye out on the campers without intruding.
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Carl W.
23 reviews
Crappy weather off weekend was still fun. Able to get so much wood to burn (probably the favorite part about camping). Beautiful place. His kids were very respectful and all around good vibes. The trains were a bummer at first but when you turn it into a joke you get over it quickly. We are interested in coming back to do the activities.
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Jessica H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 4 - Secluded Tent Pond Camping
Spacious private property and the sites are excellent! The host was kind, knowledgeable, timely, and caring. We experienced some bad weather overnight and Bryan came by to check on us in the morning to make sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to staying here next time we’re in the area!
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Raechal S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe
Great! Loved being next to the water and Bryan was extremely accommodating.
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Annie W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Camping Under The Stars, Lakeside
I would highly recommend this beautiful site to any campers looking for a great weekend under the stars, camping and plenty of activities, such as kayaking, Paddle boarding, gem mining and a lot more. Also they had the cutest animals on site goats and turtle ! Definitely will be back if weather permits soon ! Bryan and Amanda thank you so much for letting us stay and helping us during our stay.
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Louis J.
9 months on Hipcamp
Location
Port Clinton, Ottawa, Ohio, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Bryan F.
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