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| General | Land, acres | 1450 | | | Water, acres | -10 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | 10 | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Swimming Beach, feet | yes | | | Beach Concession | yes | | | Nature Center | yes | | | Nature Programs | yes | | Boating | Boat Rental | yes | | | Boating Limits | -1 | | Camping | Electric Sites, # | 256 | | | Pets Permitted | yes | | | Flush Toilets | yes | | | Dumpstation | yes | | | Showers | yes | | | Rent-A-Camp Sites, # | 3 | | | Rent-A-Yurt, # | 1 | | Winter | Sledding | yes | | | Cross-Country Skiing | yes | | | Ice Skating | yes | | Accommodations | Lodge Rooms, # | 120 | | | Family Cottages, # | 24 | | | Game Room | yes | | | Indoor Swimming Pool | yes | | | Tennis | yes | | | Outdoor Swimming Pool | yes | | | Golf Course | yes | | | Restaurant | yes |
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Nearby Parks:
Mallard Club Marsh State Wildlife Area
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge
Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Sterling State Park
Crane Creek State Park
West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge
Fort Miamis State Memorial
Fort Meigs State Memorial
Fallen Timbers State Memorial
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Maumee Bay State Park offers not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie. The lodge, cottages and golf course are nestled among the scenic meadows, wet woods and lush marshes teeming with wildlife. The balance of recreational facilities with the natural world gives visitors a diverse experience in a coastal environment. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Maumee Bay State Park is a tribute to Lake Erie. This precious gift is one of the largest bodies of fresh water in the world and it reflects the diverse natural heritage of Ohio.
The history of Lake Erie began with the glacial period known as the Pleistocene. Massive sheets of ice gouged and scoured the bedrock of Ohio. Testimony of the ice's force is found throughout the lake area. Small scratches in the rock surface known as glacial striations are common, while major grooves are rare but awesome.
The wetlands of the Maumee Bay area offer a vivid array of natural wonders. Wetlands contain more species of wildlife than any other habitat type, including: fox snake, northern water snake, painted turtle, chorus frog, green frog, spotted salamander, raccoon, muskrat, dragonfly, caddis fly, and water striders. Over 300 species of birds have been recorded with shorebirds such as snipe, great blue heron, common gallinule and ring-billed gulls residing with waterfowl including Canada geese, pintails, redheads, and ruddy ducks. Songbirds include the red-winged blackbird, yellow warbler, killdeer and swamp sparrow. Spring migration brings many others including the colorful warblers. The plant life is diverse as well. Cattails, buttonbush, phragmites, bur-reed, cottonwood and black willow are just a few examples of the marsh plants at the park.
Several prairies exist in the park that offer interpretive experiences for those visitors interested in the various species and ecosystems found there. Ring-necked pheasants densely populate the meadow areas of the park.
The Lake Erie shoreline sets the stage for the comeback of the bald eagle in Ohio. Nesting pairs have been reported recently in Ohio with the majority being in the western basin of Lake Erie. |
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| Camping: |
| The park boasts a modern family campground with 256 sites. The campground is equipped with showerhouses, flush toilets, electricity and playground equipment. The campsites are open and spacious and border natural meadows and ponds which are open to fishing for campers only. Pet camping is also permitted. Rent-A-Camp units consisting of a tent, dining fly, cooler, cook stove and other equipment can be rented during the summer months. Five miles of asphalt "bicycle/pedestrian" trails provide access to most of the day-use areas. |
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| Trails: |
| Developed hiking trails in the park include the Mouse Trail, a 3-mile diverse trail winding through meadows and young woodlands, and several miles of paved combination trails for bicycling and cross-country skiing. Hikers will discover acres of meadow, marshland and woodland. A 2-mile boardwalk traversing swamp and marsh wetlands has interpretive signs, an observation blind and tower, and wheelchair accessible loop. |
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| Picnicking: |
| Picnic areas with tables and grills can be found adjacent to the beach areas. |
| Boating: |
| Lake Erie offers unlimited opportunities for boaters. A 57-acre inland lake in the park is suitable for sailing, canoeing and other non-motorized boat use. Canoes, paddle boats and row boats are available for rent. Waverunners can be rented on the Lake Erie beach. |
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| Swimming: |
| In addition to the lodge's pools (for lodge and cottage guests), the park boasts two sand beaches. One beach is located on the Lake Erie shore while the other lines the park's inland lake. A concession area and changing booths are provided. A large lakeside amphitheater lies between the two beaches. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Lake Erie known as the "walleye capital of the world" offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the midwest. Great catches of walleye, channel catfish, freshwater drum, smallmouth bass and yellow perch delight the fisherman. The man-made inland lake near the lodge offers good pan fishing opportunities. Hunting is permitted in adjacent Mallard Club Marsh Wildlife Area. A valid Ohio fishing and/or hunting license is required. All wildlife regulations apply. |
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| History of the Area: |
| Thirteen thousand years ago, Lake Erie was much larger than it is today -- stretching from western New York to Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the lake receded to its present size, a great flat plain was formed (120 miles long and 30-40 miles wide). This area became known as the Great Black Swamp due to the color of the soil and dark shade beneath the trees. The Indians settled only near the well-drained lands beside the Maumee River and its tributaries.
For many years, the swamp was a tremendous barrier to western settlement. Most settlers traveled by boat on Lake Erie to reach southern Michigan. Major cities of the area circled the perimeter of the swamp; none lay within it except Bowling Green. In 1859, a law was passed providing for a system of public ditches to drain the land. By 1870, the swamp was still only half cleared. Eventually, after a period of intense lumbering and draining, the swamp had nearly vanished and the area became a major agricultural region.
Acquisition of park lands began in 1974 with matching funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Maumee Bay officially became a state park in 1975. |
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| Lodge: |
| Ohio's newest state park lodge opened in May of 1991. Quilter Lodge overlooking the Maumee Bay of Lake Erie offers 120 guest rooms each with balcony. Lodge features include racquetball courts, game room, saunas, whirlpools, indoor and outdoor pools, conference and meeting rooms, dining room and lounge, and a snack bar. |
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| Nature Programs: |
| A state-of-the-art nature center staffed by a year-round naturalist is located in the park. The Trautman Nature Center is equipped with inter-active displays, a programming auditorium, research laboratory and viewing windows. In addition, a remote video monitoring system transmits wetland activity back to the center so that persons of all abilities can experience a wetland. A boardwalk trail is adjacent to the nature center. |
| Area Attractions: |
| Three national wildlife refuges exist in Ohio and they are all within a short distance of the park. Information on Cedar Point, West Sister and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuges may be obtained by calling (419) 898-0014.
Crane Creek Wildlife Experiment Station and Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area are located 15 miles east of Maumee Bay.
Adjacent to the wildlife area is Crane Creek State Park boasting one of the state's largest beaches and day-use facilities. Two state nature preserves, Louis W. Campbell and Irwin Prairie, are operated by ODNR's Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and are located within an hour drive of the park. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Paradise Acres Camp Grounds
4225 N Rider Rd
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-6411
| Floro's Camping
3585 N State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-6220
| River Bend Campground
7490 W State Route 163
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-3402
| KOA Campgrounds
24787 Luckey Rd
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 837-6848
| Vine Camp & Lodge
2641 W Samaria Rd
Temperance, MI
(734) 856-2549
| Covered Wagon Camp Resort
5665 Saint Anthony Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI
(734) 856-3058
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Jann's Netcraft
3350 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee, OH
(419) 868-8288
| Fenwick Marina
10195 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-7009
| Sportsman Supplies
3350 Briarfield Blvd
Maumee, OH
(419) 868-8288
| Maumee Bay General Store
7410 Jerusalem Rd
Oregon, OH
(419) 836-4049
| B & B Beverage Center
1901 Broadway St
Toledo, OH
(419) 243-0752
| Gander Mountain
1320 S Holland Sylvania Rd
Holland, OH
(419) 861-4800
| Carranor Hunt & Polo Club
502 E 2nd St
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 874-4292
| Rocky's Ringneck Ranch
29058 Lime City Rd
Perrysburg, OH
(419) 666-1185
| Walleye Fishing Line
1025 River Rd
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-9740
| Maumee Valley Bait & Tackle
104 W Wayne St
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-3474
| Treble Hook Charters Inc
1028 Michigan Ave
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-9757
| Edgewater Bait & Tackle
3058 131st St
Toledo, OH
(419) 727-8380
| Bait Bucket
5809 Edgewater Dr
Toledo, OH
(419) 729-2881
| Zunk's Sportsman Bait & Carry
9636 Jerusalem Rd
Curtice, OH
(419) 836-3713
| Butch & Denny's Bait Shop
10408 Corduroy Rd
Curtice, OH
(419) 836-7351
| Al Szuch Fishery-Live Bait
10950 Corduroy Rd
Curtice, OH
(419) 836-5264
| Blue Gill Fishing Club
642 N Detroit Ave
Toledo, OH
(419) 255-0546
| Zap Custom Lure Co
1939 1/2 W Sylvania Ave
Toledo, OH
(419) 475-2621
| ABC Charters
Curtice
Toledo, OH
(419) 242-2510
| Great Lakes Tackle & Supply
313 Oxford Ct
Maumee, OH
(419) 893-3261
| Happy Hooker Bait Store
9688 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-9676
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Maumee Bay Resort & Conference Center: Lodge
1750 State Park Rd # 2
Oregon, OH
(419) 836-1466
| Radisson Hotel Toledo
101 N Summit St
Toledo, OH
(419) 241-3000
| Wyndham Toledo Hotel
444 North Summit Street
Toledo, OH
(419) 241-1411
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