RV Rental Sandusky / Bayshore KOA

Vacationland is packed with excitement and adventure, and when it comes to natural beauty, the parks of northern Ohio are second to none. Out on the Marblehead Peninsula across the bay from Sandusky, you can bring your campervan rental to see two of the state’s best parks. East Harbor Bay State Park is absolutely ideal in the summertime, with splendid views of Lake Erie and lots of nice beachfront where you can walk, suntan, or swim. Hiking trails, marinas, and a disc golf course help make it easy to spend some time in the sun, and you can even go for a hike or camp out overnight. Kelleys Island State Park is found on a small island north of Sandusky, once known for its quarries. Over half the island belongs to this wonderful park, with epic sunsets and sunrises, neat lookout points, a small campground, and lots of nature trails.

Castalia Quarry MetroPark is no state park, but it might as well be with its impressive list of features. There are tons of interesting geological features caused by glacial retreat several hundred million years ago, making it a fun place to learn about the natural history of the region. Although it was also once a quarry much like Kelleys Island State Park, you can now do some hiking and biking among other things when you bring your RV rental for a day trip to this outdoor sanctuary.

An obvious choice when vacationing in northern Ohio, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the country’s newer national parks and one of its smallest too. This spectacular park is just outside of Cleveland, with hidden valleys, secret waterfalls, dense forests, diverse riparian habitats, and lots of small canyons and other rock features along the way. You can see some historical sites, go for a hike in the woods, and camp overnight when you decide to stay and explore for a while.

When you rent a camper near Sandusky/Bayshore KOA, you'll never run out of things to do. Sandusky is one of Ohio’s best tourism destinations, and attractions like massive water parks are commonplace in this fun-filled city. These sprawling water parks also feature restaurants, shops, pools, lazy rivers, and water slides for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Chief among these amusement parks however is Cedar Point, one of the most legendary parks in the country. Cedar Point has it all, with hotels, restaurants, and tons of thrilling coasters to try out. The amusement park is less than 10 minutes' drive from Sandusky/Bayshore KOA, so it's easy to make a day of it while you're here.

The Maritime Museum of Sandusky is the go-to place for all information about the history of maritime travel on the Great Lakes. Shipping and transportation have long been one of the region’s most important industries, and lots can be learned about local shipwrecks, incidents, and ships while watching informative documentaries in the museum’s theater.

There are countless other water parks, theme parks, and small museums in the area that you can also head to when you rent an RV near Sandusky/Bayshore KOA, like the Follett House Museum or the Eleutheros Cooke House & Garden. Both of these landmarks adequately showcase their beauty in old architecture, with well-preserved homes featuring nearly all of their original antique furniture.