RV rental Port Clinton, OH: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
RV rental Port Clinton, OH: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more
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Centered around the mouth of the Portage River on Lake Erie, Port Clinton, Ohio is a spellbinding little coastal city with countless reasons to visit. The town was established in 1828 and named for DeWitt Clinton, a former governor of New York who lobbied for the construction of the Erie Canal which would become crucial to towns on the Great Lakes. For most of the town’s history, it existed as a small community with a few waterfront mills and an assortment of businesses to cater to the surrounding rural areas.
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The Great Outdoors
When you rent an RV in Port Clinton, you will find yourself in an area packed with natural beauty in nearly every direction. The lakefront shores of Lake Erie provide the most potential as far as parks are concerned, with some of the state’s best recreation areas and state parks crowding the coastline. East Harbor State Park can be found to the east at the tip of the peninsula that Port Clinton inhabits. There is a marina on site for boats to dock, miles of hiking trails, sandy beaches, safe swimming areas, and a disc golf course too. Hunting and fishing are popular pastimes too. Kelleys Island State Park on Kelleys Island can be reached by taking a ferry from the town of Lakeside Marblehead. This incredible park takes up about a third of the space on the island, and it is primarily known for its stunning hiking trails, gorgeous views of the sunset, and its famous beaches. There are lots of swimming areas within the park and on the island in general, and a campground, should you have a smaller Port Clinton camper rental that can fit on the ferry.
RV Parks
Port Clinton and the surrounding Vacationland area are popular during the spring, summer, and fall, so naturally, there are lots of campgrounds lining the water to accommodate the tourists who visit northern Ohio each year. You can bring your Port Clinton camper rental to Cedarlane RV Park is a one-of-a-kind vacation resort for people of all ages. There are splash parks, in-ground pools, playgrounds, sports courts, fishing areas, fish cleaning stations, laundry facilities, a store, and an ice cream parlor all on site.
City Sightseeing
Port Clinton is not merely a place to rent an RV and leave for greener pastures. This charming town has its own downtown area, teeming with small businesses, restaurants, bars, cafes, and shops. The Ottawa County Museum is a fascinating place to spend some time while learning about the county’s complex past. The museum has a variety of artifacts from American history, like WWII uniforms, and weapons used in the Battle of Lake Erie.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Great Egret Marsh Nature Preserve Trail, OHEast Harbor State Park, OH
- Middle Harbor Trail, OHEast Harbor State Park, OH
- Meadow Trail, OHEast Harbor State Park, OH
- Blackberry Trail, OHEast Harbor State Park, OH
- Wetlands and South Beach Trail, OHEast Harbor State Park, OH
- Castalia Quarry Reserve, OHCastalia, OH
- North Pond State Nature Preserve Boardwalk Trail, OHKelleys Island State Park, OH
- North Shore Loop, OHKelleys Island State Park, OH
- Kelleys Island State Park Trails, OHKelleys Island State Park, OH
- Quarry Rim Trail Loop, OHKelleys Island State Park, OH
- CampgroundsLocation
- Tall Timbers Campground, OHOttawa County, OH
- Leafy Oaks Campground, OHSandusky County, OH
- Sandusky / Bayshore KOA, OHErie County, OH
- Huron River Valley Resort Marina and Campground, OHErie County, OH
- Toledo East / Stony Ridge KOA, OHWood County, OH
- Walnut Grove Campground, OHSeneca County, OH
- New London Reservoir Park and Campground, OHHuron County, OH
- Indian Trail Campground, OHHuron County, OH
- Fire Lake Campground, OHWood County, OH
- Shelby / Mansfield KOA, OHCrawford County, OH
- RV dealerships in Ohio
Recent RV rental reviews in Port Clinton
Ardith B.
August, 2025
The vogels were great to rent from! Very nice, clean RV.
Chris E.
August, 2025
Ashley was great to work with. The camper was clean and ready for pickup.
Andrew F.
August, 2025
The unit was great; however, the leveling jacks did not work.
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