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Bayfront Resort at Cross View

Sandusky, Ohio

39 RV Sites, 10 Cottages

Directly across Sandusky Bay from Cedar Point Amusement Park in Erie County, Ohio, Bayfront Resort at Cross View offers what may be the single most uniquely positioned RV and cottage resort on the Great Lakes—a bayfront property with direct water views of one of the world's premier amusement parks, boat ramp access to the Lake Erie island ferry corridors, and a resort experience that works equally well for roller-coaster families and fishing-focused lake travelers who want neither the price nor the density of the Cedar Point hotels. Thirty-nine RV sites and ten fully equipped bay-view cottages in the shadow of the Millennium Force and the Top Thrill Dragster's silhouette constitute a camping proposition with genuine uniqueness. RV sites with full hookup service—water, sewer, and electric—provide the standard full-service infrastructure, while the ten cottages represent the resort's most distinctive accommodation option. Sleeping up to six adults, each cottage includes a bedroom, bunk beds, a sleeping loft, full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and a full bath—a genuinely complete family accommodation with the Cedar Point skyline as its backdrop. A heated swimming pool, modern bathhouses with full shower facilities, and laundry accommodate RV guests, and a boat ramp gives water-access guests the ability to launch onto the bay without a marina stop. A dog park, picnic areas, and catch-and-release fishing round out the property's practical amenity profile. A community fire pit provides the evening gathering space that campground guests consistently identify as their preferred social dimension. Sandusky Bay's position as an arm of Lake Erie—protected by Cedar Point Peninsula on the north and the Marblehead Peninsula to the northeast—creates a relatively sheltered water environment excellent for kayaking, fishing, and small-boat cruising. The bay's western basin productivity for walleye, perch, and bass is well-established, and the access the boat ramp provides to the broader Lake Erie island corridor—Kelleys Island, South Bass Island (Put-in-Bay), and Middle Bass Island—extends the fishing and day-excursion options considerably. Ferry service to Put-in-Bay, the Lake Erie island community famous for its summer social energy and Lake Erie geology, departs from nearby ferry terminals. Cedar Point operates within literal sight of the campground, and its status as one of the top three amusement parks in the world—with seventeen roller coasters and a record collection that has defined the competitive coaster industry for decades—is the primary day-trip draw for most guests. The park's proximity, combined with the campground's lower nightly rate relative to Cedar Point's own campground and the resort hotels, makes Bayfront a practical and cost-effective base for multi-day park visits. The Sandusky waterfront's downtown dining, charter fishing operations, and ferry terminals provide additional options for guests who want days off from the park. Bayfront Resort at Cross View is open seasonally in alignment with the Cedar Point operating season, which typically runs from early May through early November. Summer holiday weekends book very quickly, and Cedar Point-specific events—HalloWeekends in fall, Coastermania for enthusiasts—create additional demand spikes around specific dates. Reserve early for summer and fall weekends, pack the sunscreen and the coaster enthusiasm, and wake up to one of the most distinctive campground views anywhere on the Great Lakes.

What does this place offer

  • Bathrooms
  • Big Rig Friendly
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Rentals
  • Boating
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Clubhouse
  • Dog Park
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing

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Location

1231 1st St, Sandusky, OH 44870, USA

Things to know

Check-in: 1:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Rules

Basics - You must be at least 25 years old to book a reservation and check in. - A valid ID will be required. Check-In & Check-Out RV Sites: - While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement. - Check-Out 11:00am and Check-In 1:00pm - 6:00pm. - Occupancy limits are enforced. 6 per RV site and 6 per cottage. Contact the office for additional guests, which will be subject to the discretion and a fee. - We are a family-friendly resort. Guests should be prepared to follow our policies, especially common courtesies. Pet Policy RV Sites: - Two domestic pets are permitted. - Pets must remain restrained/leash. - Please use designated pet-run areas for litter/waste and pick up after your pet. - Excessive barking and aggressive behavior are not permitted. Pet Policy Cottages: - Pets are not permitted, however special accommodations can be made for registered service animals. - Please contact the Resort office. - Pets are not permitted in the pool area or any building. RV Sites - RVs must be in good working order and condition. - RVs over 15 years old must register with management before booking. - Tent camping is not permitted. - Please, no stakes in the ground, clotheslines, or other fixtures. - No overnight exterior lighting. - REMINDER: You are near Sandusky Bay, it gets windy and weather conditions can change quickly! We recommend you place tables, chairs, and all other amenities you may bring inside when leaving the property or overnight. Housekeeping - We do not provide daily cleaning. - Trash disposal, towel, and linen changes are made between guest stays or after three (3) nights of stay. - RV guests are expected to dispose of garbage in designated areas (please do not leave it at the site). Tobacco/Vaping - Smoking and/or Vaping is not permitted in any Cottage, pool area, or inside any building or within 25 feet of such areas. - The smoking of marijuana is not permitted at the Resort and is against Ohio law. Courtesies Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 8 am. - Noise, including the playing of music and televisions, should be kept to a minimum at all times so as not to disturb others or create a nuisance. - We ask that you conduct yourself with decorum. - Public intoxication, profanity, abusive language, threats, harm, or injury to persons or property are causes for removal from our property without a refund. - No soliciting or advertising is permitted within the Resort. - Fireworks and pyrotechnics are strictly prohibited (...by the City of Sandusky too!). - Brandishing or displaying any type of weapon is strictly prohibited. - Drones are not permitted within the Resort. Common Areas - Pool hours are posted by management. - Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. - No lifeguard is on duty. - Pets are not permitted in the pool area. - Open fires are permitted only in designated areas. - Alcohol and glass bottles are not permitted in Common Areas. - Bicycle, scooter, and hoverboard riding are not permitted after dark. Parking - Each reservation is entitled to one vehicle parking space at their site. Additional vehicles will be charged. - Additional vehicle parking will be in spaces designated by Resort and may not be in close proximity to your site. - Please contact the Resort for parking of boats, personal watercraft, or trailers that do not fit within your designated parking space. Guests - All guests must be escorted through the security gate. Guests must park in designated areas and are prohibited from parking at other sites. Access to Sandusky Bay and Breakwall - Please observe all posted signs. - Swimming and fishing is strictly prohibited in the basin or from docks. - Fishing from the break wall on the Bay-side is permitted. - Licenses are required by ODNR and are not available on site. - Chairs are only permitted on the breakwall so long as they do not interfere with others’ use and enjoyment of the breakwall, including accessibility. - Kayak and boat launch for paying guests of CVB is permitted at your own risk. Other Fine Print - Checking out after the required time will result in being charged for an additional day at current rates. - Violation of any policy, including occupancy or common courtesies, will result in removal from the Resort without refund. Privacy Policy - We will hold your reservation information private unless you specifically authorize us in writing to disclose your reservation and/or are required to disclose pursuant to a court order. Disclaimers - We do try our best to ensure all information provided to you is accurate, including pricing, availability, and amenities at our Resort. - We reserve the right to correct pricing errors. - By accepting your reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions of your reservation and stay imposed by the Resort. - You agree to hold the Resort harmless for personal inconveniences, fees, property damage, costs, or any other claim for loss or damage relating to or arising out of your reservation, stay or use of our property. - You also agree to indemnify the Resort for any losses, claims, fees, or damages we may incur or experience as a result of your actions or inaction. - You also agree to accept responsibility for any guest at your site or accommodation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy - 100% refund until 14 days prior to check-in. 50% percent refund 7 days prior, then 6 days prior the reservation is no longer refundable. - Note: All refund calculations exclude the RoverPass service fees and credit card processing, which are non-refundable. RoverPass Cancellation Policy - The platform and processing fees are non-refundable. - All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking. - Please contact Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation via email to [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1. - Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.