Fodor's Expert Review South Bass Island State Park

If you want to take a relaxing break from the tourist excitement in Put-in-Bay, this is a good place to start. Here you’ll find 33 lakeside acres of fields and woodland, as well as a picnic area, cabins, and a campground—if you do decide to stay the night, note that you’ll be sharing your abode with other creatures including songbirds and a couple of types of harmless snake. Popular activities at the park include fishing and boating, and you can rent a variety of watercraft from private vendors in the area.