Lake Erie Kelleys Island Ohio

Kelleys island 24 lakeside 17 marblehead 31 middle bass island 6 milan 13 north bass island 1 oak harbor 29 port clinton 60 put in bay 69 sandusky 71 vermilion 9 lodging packages.

Lake erie kelleys island ohio. Jet express to put in bay and kelleys island ohio ferry service from port cinton and sandusky 800 245 1jet website. It is roughly 2 x 4 miles in size. Kelleys island is both a village in erie county ohio united states and the island which it fully occupies in lake erie the british originally called it sandusky island later the united states took it over and officially designated it as island number 6 and cunningham island it was renamed as kelleys island in 1840 by brothers datus and irad kelley who had purchased nearly the entire island. Kelleys island portside marina.

The lake erie islands are a chain of archipelagic islands in lake erie they include kelleys island pelee island the bass islands and several others the majority of these islands are under the sovereignty of the state of ohio in the united states pelee island is the only major inhabited island within the province of ontario while the smaller middle island is the southmost point of land in. Kelley s island ferry boat lines inc. The kelleys island ferry boat line offers the only daily transport service for passengers and automobiles across lake erie to kelleys island with a short enjoyable 20 minute boat ride from marblehead ohio. Islanders welcome visitors to share in their laid back lifestyle.

Waterspouts sighted over lake erie throughout northeast ohio. It appeals to nature and bird lovers as well as those looking for a relaxing quiet getaway. The largest of ohio s lake erie islands kelleys island is dominated by natural areas. Our small community is an island located on beautiful lake erie 4 5 miles from the mainland.

Located in the western basin of lake erie about four miles north of marblehead and twelve miles from cedar point on the ohio mainland. Welcome to the official site of the village of kelleys island ohio. To kelleys island. Ferry service to kelley s island april 1 thru november 30 419 798 9763 website.

Contact kelleys island chamber 240 e lakeshore dr kelleys island oh 43438. Its rocky shorelines sandy state park beach lush forests popular winery and brewery historic homes and friendly hospitality are inviting. Less crowded than its cousin middle bass island and put in bay kelleys is known for its restaurants winery victorian houses and its glacial. Kelleys island the largest of the lake erie islands is located just off the north central ohio coastline accessible by frequent ferries and small airplanes.

The island is steeped in history from the glacial grooves and inscription rock to the beautifully restored houses many of which are well over.