Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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Reviews of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

4.8
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Sandy

Stop at the visitors center first and they will loan you for free binoculars for your tour. Also, ask for the direction of the tour, as the map does not have arrows. We thought we could turn at one point and then take a cross road to get to the back side, but they were one-way roads and we ended up having to exit. We had already been there for 2 hours, so, decided we would be done for the day. Be ready, there is wild-life everywhere.. We saw muskrat, mink, turtles, blue heron, eagles, white egress, swans, and many more!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great walleye fishing

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Plan to take the wildlife drive thru the park, about an hour at 5-6 mph but well worth it.

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Maumee Bay State Park

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Maumee Bay State Park

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Explore the great outdoors at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in Oak Harbor. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center

Take the family on an outing to Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center during your trip to Oak Harbor. Stroll along the lakeside in this relaxing area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Sportsmen's Migratory Bird Center

Howard Marsh Metropark

Explore the great outdoors at Howard Marsh Metropark, a lovely green space in Curtice.

Howard Marsh Metropark

Oak Harbor Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Oak Harbor at Oak Harbor Golf Club. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Oak Harbor Golf Club

Goose Pond

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goose Pond during your travels in Toledo.

Goose Pond

Best Lodging Options Near Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

Our Guest Inn and Suites - Downtown

Our Guest Inn and Suites - Downtown

2 out of 5
220 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH
Our Guest Inn and Suites - Downtown
Best Western Port Clinton

Best Western Port Clinton

2.5 out of 5
1734 E Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH
Best Western Port Clinton
Clinton Inn And Suites

Clinton Inn And Suites

2 out of 5
1735 E Perry St, Port Clinton, OH
Clinton Inn And Suites
Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
1811 E. Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH
Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown

3 out of 5
101 N Summit St, Toledo, OH
Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel

Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
444 N Summit Street, Toledo, OH
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
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