Fremont, Ohio was once a thriving shipping and fishing center. Now, the city on the bank of the Sandusky River has a speedway, an amusement park, and proximity to the shores of Lake Erie. If you're planning a camping trip to the Fremont area, there are plenty of camping and entertainment options.
Public Campgrounds In and Near Fremont
Wolf Creek Park offers 24 primitive camping sites with tables and fire rings on its 93 scenic acres just south of Fremont. The park is maintained by Sandusky County.
White Star Park is located about 20 minutes away, on 800 acres in Gibsonburg. The park offers fishing, swimming and non-motorized boating in its 15-acre quarry, along with playground and sports areas, nature trails and mountain bike trails. The camping area offers both primitive sites and sites with water and electric hookups.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has a list of state park campgrounds--there are several island camping possibilities nearby, on Lake Erie. They're also the people to contact for your fishing or hunting license.
Private Campgrounds in Fremont
Private campgrounds in Fremont and nearby are a diverse bunch. They range from Crystal Lake, which hosts Bike Week, caters to hunting season and is the official campground of the Sandusky Speedway, to more prosaic retreats like the Lazy J, "where families love to play." Quite a few offer up-to-date perks like 50-amp hookups along with the horseshoe pits and children's activities. Two marine-oriented campgrounds in Fremont offer boat slips and bait shops. Also, the Sandusky County Visitors' Bureau maintains a directory of campgrounds (see Resources).
Fremont's Climate
Temperatures range from the 70s in summertime to the 20s in midwinter, with about 36 inches of rain a year. There is no particular rainy season; July is the hottest month.
About Fremont: Basics
You'll find all your basic needs easy to meet in Fremont; there are major supermarket, pharmacy and hardware chains, along with a variety of specialty shops--including ones catering to hunters, fishermen and RV campers. Pizza, Chinese, a variety of major chain eateries, and a few indie restaurants exist for those moments when your cravings can't be satisfied by campsite fare.
Fremont is the county seat of Sandusky County, and had a population of 17,375 in 2000. Fremont has a 911 system. When making other calls, you'll need to dial all 10 digits, even when calling within the area code.
Fremont Attractions
This is auto racing country, and several speedways are within easy reach. It's also fishing and hunting country. On a rainy day, you can visit the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center. In season, there is a lively farmers' market with various community festivals such as concerts, art shows and pet shows.
The Sandusky County Fairgrounds are located here. The fair is held during the last week in August; at other times, the fairgrounds host flea markets, car shows, sportsmans' swap meets, pigeon shows and other community events.
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