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| Day-Use | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | yes |
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Nearby Parks:
Crane Creek State Park
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge
Mallard Club Marsh State Wildlife Area
Maumee Bay State Park
West Sister Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pfizer State Park
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| National Park Overview: |
 | The Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1961 to preserve habitat for migrating birds. Staff at the refuge also manage Cedar Point and West Sister Island refuges. The three refuges together now protect approximately 9,000 acres of habitat and some of the last remnants of the "Great Black Swamp" in the heart of the Lake Erie marshes. <P>The Lake Erie Marsh Region has historically been important to fish, migratory waterfowl, songbirds, and shorebirds. Up to 70 percent of the Mississippi Flyway population of black ducks can be found in the Lake Erie marshes during the fall migration. Large numbers of migrating songbirds stop in the area to rest during their spring migration. This amazing wildlife spectacle attracts a large number of visitors from across the country. <P>Ottawa Refuge has been designated as a site of regional significance in the Western Hemisphere Shorebird Reserve Network. In 2002, "Birders World" readers voted the refuge as one of their Top 15 favorite spots to see birds, and the American Bird Conservancy has identified the refuge as an Important Bird Area. <P> |
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Great wildlife watching
Lots of wildlife to see great hiking too
(name not given)
29-Apr-2009
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One of the most beautiful places I seen
One of the most beautiful places I have been. Good coopertative staff. Very good free talks about interesting things every 2nd. Sunday
Written by Paul in Port Clinton.
29-Jun-2009
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| Family Outting | |  | Camp Patmos - Kelleys Island, OH
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.
Web Site: http://www.camppatmos.com |
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| Campgrounds | | | Camp Patmos - Kelleys Island, OH
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.
Web Site: http://www.camppatmos.com |
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| | Conference Center | | | Camp Patmos - Kelleys Island, OH
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.
Web Site: http://www.camppatmos.com |
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| An Ohio Swainson's Warbler 28 April 1998 at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Navarre Unit) - An Ohio Swainson's Warbler 28 April 1998 | | PRESOL | 96 | Gravel, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio | 05-May-02 - FBO# - FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 05, 2002 FBO #0154 SOLICITATION NOTICE. 96 -- Gravel, Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio. Notice Date. 5/3/2002 Notice Type. Solicitation Notice Contracting... | | Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge - Activities and management of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Oak Harbor, Ohio | | Statewide Ohio bird sightings in May 1998 - Statewide Ohio bird sightings in May 1998 | | Where do you want to go birding today in Ohio? - Birding Factoids. 402 species in 48 families. 27 of the 246 species endemic to North America are represented here. No state endemics 1 USA endemics. Ohio Hotspots. ... Check out Ohio native Bob... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. Bird Checklists of the United States. Master Table of Contents. United States and Canada. U.S. Canada. Great Plains States. Colorado -- Iowa -- Kansas... | | Bird Checklists of the United States - Bird Checklists of the United States. Ohio. Key to Symbols. Note:Refuges that are indented are administered by another Refuge or are one of several refuges included in a Refuge Complex. Cuyahoga... | | Birdwatching Around Lake Erie - Ohio. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. LOCATION: Oak Harbor, Ohio DIRECTIONS: Fifteen miles east of Toledo or 18 miles west of Port Clinton on State Route 2. HOURS: Open daily sunrise-sunset. ... | | Birdwatching Around Lake Erie - Wildlife & Birds of Lake Erie. Birdwatching is enjoyed every day around Lake Erie and we have assembled some of the best spot in which to do this. Follow these links for directions and the types... | | Great Lakes Areas of Concern - The United States and Canada cooperate with State and Provincial Governments to ensure ... Group Distributed 1000 trees from NIFTI to Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, Ohio EPA, ODNR-Maumee Bay State ... | | Fat Birder - World Birding > North America > United States > Ohio - birding... Ohio, United States. World Birding. UK Birding. Fun Pages. Signpost/Mail Lists. Webrings. Travel. Library. Bird Families. Ornithology. Sight & Sounds. Equipment/Supplies. News... | | Salem-Oak Harbor High School Class of 1967 - Salem-Oak Harbor (Ohio) High School Class of 1967 Reunion Committee | | Favorite Haunts - Favorite Haunts. To a photographer, most of the work of good photography comes in finding just one commodity -- Location, location, location! Once he finds his own "secret" spots, he makes like... | | Area Campgrounds | | Cedarlane RV Park
2926 N. E. Catawba Rd.
Port Clinton, OH
419-797-9907
| Wooded Acres Campground
2232 CR 106
Lindsey, OH
419-665-2414
| Portage Cove Park & Marina Condo
531 S. Findlay St
Port Clinton, OH
440-237-3046
| Family Camping Center
2318 E. Harbor Rd.
Port Clinton, OH
419-734-5580
| 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
| Eagle Lake Camping Resort
SR 600 / SR 300
Gibsonburg, OH
419-637-7667
| Chet's Place
7154 W. Harbor Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-898-1104
| Inland Mobile Home Park & Marina
10655 W. State Rt 2
Oak Harbor, OH
419-838-5071
| Portage View Campground
5024 West Harour Road
Port Clinton, OH
419-635-4479
| Hillside Park
2534 West Comet Road
Clinton, OH
330-882-5678
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| | 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
| 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
| Fenwick Marina
10195 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-7009
| Maumee Bay General Store
7410 Jerusalem Rd
Oregon, OH
(419) 836-4049
| B & B Beverage Center
1901 Broadway St
Toledo, OH
(419) 243-0752
| 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
| 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
| Happy Hooker Bait Store
9688 W State Route 2
Oak Harbor, OH
(419) 898-9676
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Eagle Lake Camping Resort
507 N Main St
Gibsonburg, OH
(419) 637-7667
| 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
| 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
| 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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| The refuge entrance is located 15 miles east of Toledo/Oregon and 16 miles west of Port Clinton on State Route 2. From I80/90 westbound, take exit 91; follow State Route 19 north to State Route 2; follow State Route 2 west 3 miles to the entrance road on the right. From I80/90 eastbound, take exit 81; follow State Route 105 east to State Route 590; follow State Route 590 north to State Route 2; follow State Route 2 east 2 miles to the entrance road on the left. The half-mile entrance road is located on the north side of State Route 2. <P> |
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