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Miller Ferry, Port Clinton, OH
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Miller Ferry

5174 E Water St · Port Clinton, OH

Why you should go…

Miller Boat Line runs the passenger and vehicle ferry between the Catawba dock near Port Clinton and South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay) and Middle Bass Island. Walk-on passengers don't need reservations, vehicle spots for Middle Bass require advance booking, and mainland parking is free.

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  • #lake erie islands
  • #put-in-bay
  • #catawba
  • #boat

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Miller Ferry, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    African Safari Wildlife Park

    $25–$50

    Drive your own car through a preserve where giraffes, zebras, and bison come right up to the window near Lake Erie.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Portage River Paddling Company

    $25–$50

    Family-owned outfitter renting kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and paddleboards on the Portage River near Lake Erie.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Eat & Drink
    Family Favorite

    Fast Eddie's Sports Park - Bar & Kitchen

    Under $25

    Sports bar and kitchen on Catawba Island's Route 53 with 42 TVs, Cameo Pizza on the menu, an arcade, gem mining and a year-round miniature golf course.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Jet Express

    $25–$50

    The fast catamaran ferry that turns Lake Erie into a shortcut, downtown Port Clinton to Put-in-Bay in about 30 minutes.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Put-in-Bay Tour Train

    Under $25

    Hop-on, hop-off narrated tram that loops South Bass Island in about an hour from a downtown depot, stopping at Perry's Monument, Heineman Winery and Perry's Cave.

    12 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    History Buff

    Ford Rouge Factory Tour

    Under $25

    Watch pickups being built from a suspended walkway inside Ford's working Dearborn Truck Plant, then take in the view from an 80-foot deck.

    57 mi awayMore like this