South Bass Island Campground
4.2375 reviewsSouth Bass Island Campground
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Quick Facts
Price
Varies
Booking
Check Site
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Not Allowed
South Bass Island Campground
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00
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4.23
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Based on 75 reviews
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About South Bass Island Campground
Natural Features and ScenerySouth Bass Island State Park sits on the southwestern shore of South Bass Island, overlooking **Lake Erie** with elevated bluffs and rocky shoreline.[3][4] Campers highlight the **cliffside/coastal campsites** where fire rings are set near the edge, giving wide-open lake and sunset views across the water.[3] The campground itself is partly wooded with a mix of grass, rock, and dirt pads, and several sites have a noticeable slope due to the island’s uneven, glacially carved terrain.[2][3] Hipcamp notes that the campground is wooded and offers excellent lake views and access, yet is still set a short distance from the busier village of Put‑in‑Bay, so you get a combination of lakefront scenery and some tree cover.[4]
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Humidity: 63%
Wind: 12.8 mph
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Common complaintsSome campers on The Dyrt mention that while the campground is generally good, not all sites are equally comfortable: interior and some side‑loop sites can be **very sloped, rocky, or uneven**, making tent pitching difficult and RV leveling tricky.[3][2] The YouTube tour repeatedly calls out specific sites (e.g., in the 20s and low 30s) as “slanted badly,” “very rocky,” or “not very good for tents.”[2] Families and some reviewers on TripAdvisor comment that **Put‑in‑Bay and the island overall can be a party‑oriented destination**, with bars, nightlife, and strong drinking culture, so those expecting a quiet family environment on peak summer weekends may be disappointed, though the campground itself is somewhat removed from downtown.[1] One cabent review on TripAdvisor notes that the cabin‑tent hybrid was not very clean (some spiders, mismatched dishes, stained couch) and required extra cleaning by guests, although it did have plenty of outlets and hot water.[1] Some parents also feel there is **limited kid‑focused entertainment** on the island beyond basic attractions, especially for teens, reinforcing that the area caters more to adults and older crowds.[1]
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South Bass Island Campground
Reviews from booking and map sources
4.2
75 reviews
South Bass Island Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Review Summaries
Based on 75 reviews
What Campers Love
Campers consistently praise the **lake and sunset views** from the coastal/cliffside sites as the standout feature of this campground.[3] Many note that the facilities (bathhouses with flush toilets...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations
From The Dyrt and the YouTube tour, campers recommend **booking early** if you want the bluff/“coastal” sites since they are popular and limited.[3][2] Because many pads are sloped, RV users are...
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