Some friends have a daughter attending military training at Camp Perry, and would like to spend some time up there by camping near the base. They wanted me to ask here, to see if someone could recommend a decent, family-oriented campground with full hookups, that was reasonably close to Camp Perry? I found East Harbor State Park doing just a quick search- any opinions on this park, or would they be better off elsewhere? They will be staying a week, so they wanted a little more than just a parking place.
Many thanks for your help. Safe travels!
Regan
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Camp Perry itself has a campground on the property. What it has to offer I'm not completely sure, but here is the website: http://www.cplcc.com/
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Yes, Camp Perry has a campground right on the installation.
I would suggest that your friend contact the campground and get some reservations. If their son/daughter is training there and is a ID card holder they can get lined up to stay there if they like.
The campground is relatively brand new (late 2006) and has 40 sites with full hook-ups. I have never been there myself but I have attached some reviews from 3 different people who have been there.
The telephone numbers are 888-889-7010 or 614-336-6214.
Oh - on the reviews 5.0 is perfect.
When we arrived we were the only campers. Only one other camper arrived in our 3 day weekend stay. The parking pads are long, level and paved. We had good water pressure and 50 amp service. The sewer connections are considerably forward and we had to park somewhat forward to allow our sewer hose to reach the dump. The dump pipe is inside an 8 inch hole and recessed about 10 inches. If you have an L connection on the end of your sewer hose, it won't connect without taking it off or installing some sort of extension. Overall, it was new, quiet and very clean. There are no laundry or bath facilities. I felt it it was overpriced at $29 a night and inquired at the desk. I was told this is due to having no federal funding and it is competitive for the local area. We had average Verizon cell phone coverage and Verizon Broadband Internet connection. This is no Wifi and no Internet connection in the Lodge. A beach is nearby but a sign is posted warning that Lake Erie is contaminated and cautioned pregnant women and children not to swim. We found everyone very courteous.
I agree with Hoselrocket's evaluation, I was there 29 June - 1 July 2007, the RV park was almost vacant. There is no shower facilities and I don't think they have a plan to build any. I checked with the lady in the office and she stated that they only take self contained RV's. Cingular or A.T&T cell phone service was very good. I would stay again. It was easy to find, every one was very courteous especially the gate guards. Just for your information, Cedar Point RV park quoted me a price of $80-85.00 a night.
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Camp Perry Ohio NG base. At Port Clinton along the western edge of lake Erie. A new 40 site CG with FHU's level asphalt back in sites. There was only one other camper here when we checked in, an Active duty guy apparently here for work. Nice quiet place, except for the kids marching and hollering cadence. Two bar Verizon signal. No cable but there are no trees (yet, several small ones have been planted) so I got a clear shot with the dish. Several off air local channels including a couple from Canada. Tried to call for a reservation but no one answered the phone at the conference center (Bldg 600). You check in at the Conference center then they tell you to go pick a site then come back to pay. All the hook ups are locked and they give you a key after you pay. Didn't matter that we didn't have a reservation, when I checked in the girl on the desk said I was her first RV of the year. This place is a little pricey for what it offers. $29 a night for nothing but a parking space with FHU's. The post has a small BX and a post laundry. A nice fishing pier and beach is available. All in all we think this is a pretty nice place and would stop by again if in the area. I understand it will get really crowded during the annual shooting contest in July so if planning a trip then you will definately need a reservation. Check the Camp website for dates.
Hope that this is helpful for you and your friend.
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Good luck and happy trails.
Larry
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I grew up in the Port Clinton area and still have some property there. I agree with all that was said about Camp Perry. Alternatively, a number of private campgrounds exist around the Port Clinton area. I have never stayed at any of them so can not give advice on them but a large selection is available. If you want a nice setting with limited facilities...electric but no water or sewer then either East Harbor State Park or Maumee Bay State Park are both very nice. Big sites with lots to do. East Harbor is closer to Camp Perry and is the older of the two. Maumee Bay is a real gem complete with Lodge, Lake Erie, and a golf course. I go there frequently myself and always enjoy my stays. Not much shade in the campground. East Harbor is very shady.
Have fun. Do you like fishing? Port Clinton is the walleye capital of Lake Erie. Lots of boats both individual and party boats are available.
Mark
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east harbor has 23 sites with full hook up. $31.00 a night. i dont think they have much shade in the full hook up area. need to make reservations full hook ups go fast,expecially on the weekends.
Being retired military I use the Camp Perry RV site all the time. For $29 a night, it's a pretty good deal. I'll be there 7-13 June. If you're not military, and your friends are, they can probably sponsor you for the duration of your intended stay. Since there is LOT of traffic in and out of Camp Perry, specifically because of the Civilian Marksmanship Program there, they may also have easier provisions to get visitor passes. At large, active duty bases, you have to sell your first born to get a visitor pass if you're not a card-carrying member in good standing! Have fun, it's a nice place to stay.
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