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Riverside Camping

95%
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230 reviews
· Port Clinton, Ottawa, Ohio
94 acres hosted by Bryan F.
3 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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We have a kayak and canoe livery called Portage River Paddling Company. We are nestled on 94 acres on the Portage River. You will be camping in the back of our property along the Portage River. You will be just a 5 minute walk from renting kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, gem mining, axe throwing, cornhole, giant Jenga, goats, Gizmo the 160 pound Sulcata Tortoise, Jasper the iguana and more!
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Paddling
Natural features
River, stream, or creek
Wetlands

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Site 4 - Secluded Tent Pond Camping

90% (31)
Tent site · Sleeps 10
Come camp riverside along the Portage River just minutes from downtown Port Clinton, OH and Lake Erie.  Just 25 minutes to Cedar Point! If you are looking to escape the busy and crowded state parks and commercial campgrounds this is the place for you. With only 4 tent sites you wont be overcrowded. Our camping is on the back of our property where we operate our kayak & canoe livery business, Portage River Paddling Company. You are a 5 minute walk from renting a kayak, stand up paddleboard, or canoe, gem mining, axe throwing, cornhole, giant jenga, goats, Gizmo the 150 lb Sulcata Tortoise and more! You can paddle around Judy Island to see a bald eagles nest or paddle to a little restaurant and grab a bite and a pint! Only registered campers are allowed in to the back of the property where the beautiful camping area is located. Its a work in progress, if you are looking to rough it on the river, this is the place for you! We are located close to a railroad, so if trains aren't your thing, then this might not be the best place for you. Site 4 is secluded and on a pond and closer to the railroad tracks.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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Site 1 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe

97% (146)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Come camp riverside along the Portage River just minutes from downtown Port Clinton, OH and Lake Erie.  Just 25 minutes to Cedar Point! If you are looking to escape the busy and crowded state parks and commercial campgrounds this is the place for you. With only 4 tent sites you wont be overcrowded. Our camping is on the back of our property where we operate our kayak & canoe livery business, Portage River Paddling Company. You are a 5 minute walk from renting a kayak, stand up paddleboard, or canoe, gem mining, axe throwing, cornhole, giant jenga, goats, Gizmo the 150 lb Sulcata Tortoise and more! You can paddle around Judy Island to see a bald eagles nest or paddle to a little restaurant and grab a bite and a pint! Only registered campers are allowed in to the back of the property where the beautiful camping area is located. Its a work in progress, if you are looking to rough it on the river, this is the place for you! We are located close to a railroad, so if trains aren't your thing, then this might not be the best place for you.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 2 - Riverside Camping Kayak & Canoe

96% (78)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Come camp riverside along the Portage River just minutes from downtown Port Clinton, OH and Lake Erie.  Just 25 minutes to Cedar Point! If you are looking to escape the busy and crowded state parks and commercial campgrounds this is the place for you. With only 4 tent sites you wont be overcrowded. Our camping is on the back of our property where we operate our kayak & canoe livery business, Portage River Paddling Company. You are a 5 minute walk from renting a kayak, stand up paddleboard, or canoe, gem mining, axe throwing, cornhole, giant jenga, goats, Gizmo the 150 lb Sulcata Tortoise and more! You can paddle around Judy Island to see a bald eagles nest or paddle to a little restaurant and grab a bite and a pint! Only registered campers are allowed in to the back of the property where the beautiful camping area is located. Its a work in progress, if you are looking to rough it on the river, this is the place for you! We are located close to a railroad, so if trains aren't your thing, then this might not be the best place for you.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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$40
/ night
for NaN guests
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Site 3 - Camping Kayak & Canoe

94% (27)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Come camp riverside along the Portage River just minutes from downtown Port Clinton, OH and Lake Erie.  Just 25 minutes to Cedar Point! If you are looking to escape the busy and crowded state parks and commercial campgrounds this is the place for you. With only 4 tent sites you wont be overcrowded. Our camping is on the back of our property where we operate our kayak & canoe livery business, Portage River Paddling Company. You are a 5 minute walk from renting a kayak, stand up paddleboard, or canoe, gem mining, axe throwing, cornhole, giant jenga, goats, Gizmo the 150 lb Sulcata Tortoise and more! You can paddle around Judy Island to see a bald eagles nest or paddle to a little restaurant and grab a bite and a pint! Only registered campers are allowed in to the back of the property where the beautiful camping area is located. Its a work in progress, if you are looking to rough it on the river, this is the place for you! We are located close to a railroad, so if trains aren't your thing, then this might not be the best place for you.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$40
/ night
for NaN guests

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95% Recommend421 ratings · 230 reviews

Location

Port Clinton, Ottawa, Ohio, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Bryan F.

Joined in July 2018

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