Kelleys Islands State Park

Ohio


The park features a popular campground with 126 tent and RV sites ($17 to $39), 6 miles of hiking trails with birds flitting by and a secluded, sandy beach on the island's north side. It's a favorite of families, especially the beach and its shallow water.


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