South Bass Island State Park
Put-in-Bay, OH
South Bass Island State Park sits on the southwest side of South Bass Island, a few miles from the party town of Put-in-Bay. A small stone beach provides a designated swim area, with no lifeguard on duty. The park's campground and cliffs over the lake are quieter than the busy downtown.
A quiet escape from Put-in-Bay's crowds, though the beach is stony.
How we score beachesWatch the sunset from the park's cliffs, then take a golf cart into Put-in-Bay for the evening.
Parking at the park; most visitors arrive by golf cart from the ferry.
Paths lead from the parking area to the stony beach.
Summer weekends on the island are loud and crowded downtown, but the park stays calm. Ferries run from spring through fall.
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