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Glacial Grooves State Memorial
GLACIAL GROOVES STATE MEMORIAL
GLACIAL GROOVES STATE MEMORIAL
The Glacial Grooves on the north side of Kelleys Island are the largest easily accessible such grooves in the world. They were scoured into solid limestone bedrock about 18,000 years ago by the great ice sheet which covered part of North America. A trough 400-feet long, 35-feet wide, and up to 10-feet deep remains today. The ice, probably hundreds of feet thick, flowed from the north in what is now the Lake Erie basin. The Devonian limestone containing the grooves contains marine fossils that are 350 to 400 million years old. Many other grooves were quarried away during the last century.

Fencing now protects this National Natural Landmark. A walkway and stairs permit visitors a good view of the grooves.
Area Accommodations
Indian Creek Camp Conference Center - Tecumseh, MI
Campgrounds
Enjoy Southeast Michigan's Best Family Camping experience at our clean, quiet, friendly campground. Jumping Pillow, WiFi, Paddle Boats, Minigolf, Swimming, Bicycling and more
Camp Patmos - Kelleys Island, OH
Campgrounds
Week long youth camps. Located on the shores of Kelleys Island. Guests will learn to sail, wakeboard, waterski while enjoying the beauty of the Lake Erie island.


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Bayshore Estates Campground
2311 Cleveland Road
Sandusky, OH
419-625-7906


Camper Village
One Cedar Point Drive
Sandusky, OH
419-626-0830


Cedarlane RV Park
2926 N. E. Catawba Rd.
Port Clinton, OH
419-797-9907


Portage Cove Park & Marina Condo
531 S. Findlay St
Port Clinton, OH
440-237-3046


Traveland's Camp-Sandusky
3518 Tiffen Avenue
Sandusky, OH
419-621-0787


Family Camping Center
2318 E. Harbor Rd.
Port Clinton, OH
419-734-5580


Surf Motel & RV Campground
230 East Main Street
Marblehead, OH
419-798-4823


Tall Timbers Campground Resort
340 S. Christy Chapel Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-732-3938


Shade Acres Campground & Cottages
1810 W. Catawba Rd.
Port Clinton, OH
419-797-4681


Chet's Place
7154 W. Harbor Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-898-1104


Camp Sandusky
3518 Tiffin Ave
Sandusky, OH
800-606-1375


Crystal Rock Campground
710 Crystal Rock Rd
Sandusky, OH
419-684-7177


Portage View Campground
5024 West Harour Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-635-4479


Plymouth Shore on the Bay
8010 East Bayshore Road
Marblehead, OH
419-734-3570


Hillside Park
2534 West Comet Road
Clinton, OH
330-882-5678


Area Fishing Related Businesses
Fisherman's Wharf
83 Madison St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-9002


Sassy Sal Charters
40 Jefferson St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-7755


Shore Nuf Charters
247 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-2958


Drawbridge Marina
247 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-4422


Sandy Shore Variety Store Inc
215 Meigs St
Sandusky, OH
(419) 626-1291


Pipe Creek Marina
2312 River Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 621-1111


C & J's Bait Shop
235 E Shoreline Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 609-3601


Sunnybrook Conference Ctr
1104 Fremont Ave
Sandusky, OH
(419) 625-8353


Captain Hook Sport Fishing Charters
503 Scheid Rd
Sandusky, OH
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Brands Dry Dock Marina
315 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-9753


A-N-J Bait & Tackle
6797 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 635-4436


Rickard's Bait & Tackle
17 NE Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-2496


Herb's Sportsman's Supply
1713 NE Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 797-2455


Port Clinton Fisheries Inc
2 Madison St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-3101


Fishermens Trading Post
255 Se Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-2076


Area Resorts and Lodging
Kalahari Resort Convention Center
7106 Milan Rd
Sandusky, OH
(419) 626-4386


West Bay Inn
1230 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 746-2597


Shores Condominium Resort The
1801 E Perry St
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-2169


Clarion Inn-Sandusky
1119 Sandusky Mall Blvd
Sandusky, OH
(419) 625-6280


Kalahari Resort
7000 Kalahari Dr
Sandusky, OH
(419) 433-7200


Johnny's Resort Incorporated
3942 W Oliver Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-6566


Scrappin' at Country Corner
3872 Harbor Light Landing Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-1616


Beach Cliff Lodge
4189 NW Catawba Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 797-4553


Beachfront Resorts
252 W Lakeshore Dr
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 732-6684


Char-Nel Shores Resorts
2327 E Sand Rd
Port Clinton, OH
(419) 734-3356


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