Surf Motel & Campground
Seasonal RV park and motel on Lake Erie's south shore near Marblehead, Ohio, offering direct access to walleye and smallmouth bass fishing plus a catch-and-release pond. Open mid-April through mid-October with 100+ RV sites, 16 motel rooms, and a fish cleaning station.
Why book
Lake Erie RV park with direct shoreline access to walleye and smallmouth bass, plus on-site catch-and-release pond.
Overview
Surf Motel & Campground operates as a hybrid RV park and motel facility on Lake Erie's south shore near Marblehead Lighthouse, running seasonally from mid-April through mid-October. The property accommodates both RV campers (100+ sites with full hookups available) and motel guests (16 rooms with basic amenities), plus recreational facilities including a swimming pool, playground, and basketball court. Fishing is a secondary but genuine draw: an on-site catch-and-release pond requires no…
At a glance
- Type
- Fishing Lodge
- Fishiness
- 2/5
- Location
- Marblehead, OH
- Best for
- Freshwater, Budget, Families, Accessible
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Pool
- Boat Launch / Dock
- Laundry
- Parking
Fishing styles
- Fly Fishing
- Spin Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Inshore Fishing
Water types
- Saltwater
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Best for
- Families with Kids
- Big Groups
- Solo Travelers
- Non-Fishing Partners
Themes
- Best Value
- Independent
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
Climate
- Coastal
- Temperate
Lodging style
- RV Park
- Motel
What's included
Included
- Swimming pool
- Fishing pond (catch & release)
- Fish cleaning station with freezers
- Basketball court
- Playground
- Picnic shelter
- Shower house
- Boat parking
- Free WiFi access
- On-site laundry room
- General store
- RV sites with full hook-up, water and electric
- Motel rooms with air conditioning, satellite TV, efficiency refrigerator, microwave, and coffee pot
- Lobby with self-serve kitchen and laundry
Not included
- Streaming video or online gaming on WiFi
- Alcohol
- Taxes (for motel rooms)
- Gratuities
- Flights
- Alaska fishing license
- Pump outs (additional fee)
- Boat storage (additional fee)
- Winter RV storage (additional fee)
Rooms
Seasons
Surf Motel & Campground offers a fishing season tied directly to the operational dates of its seasonal camping, running from mid-April through mid-October. This period on Lake Erie provides access to a variety of species, with the lodge highlighting a dedicated fishing pond on-site for catch-and-release angling. While specific species targeting and peak times within this window are not detailed, the location on Lake Erie suggests opportunities for popular Great Lakes game fish. The lodge's amenities, including a fish cleaning station with freezers, support anglers throughout their stay during these months.
Open April – October
Trip planning
- Hours
- In 11:00 am · Out 11:00 am
- Sleeps
- Up to 8 guests
- Rooms
- 16 rooms
- Timezone
- UTC-4
Getting there
Fly to Anchorage, connect to Dillingham, then floatplane to lodge.
Where you are
Nearby waters
More fishable water within easy reach of the lodge.
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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