DIRECTIONS We've included the directions from several major cities to Miller Boat Line's Catawba Dock. Ohio State Route 2, running east and west across northern Ohio, will bring you within six miles of the Catawba Dock. Ohio Route 53 North is the exit you are looking for. When you exit, you can only travel in one direction on Route 53. It is approximately six miles from the exit to the dock. There are no turns. You stay on Route 53 and it actually dead ends at the Catawba Dock. The Miller Ferry's mainland dock is located at the tip of Catawba Island. Catawba Island is actually a penisula. Hardwater Charters Airboat Transportation only operates when the Miller Ferry is not operating. There will not be anyone in the ticket booth when you arrive. Wait by the ticket booth for the airboat to arrive. Once it arrives the crew will help load your luggage and gear. Directions are included after the map.
From Sandusky, Cleveland and East Follow Interstate 90 West to Route 2 West. Cross over Sandusky Bay Bridge, get in right lane, then exit onto Route 53 North / Catawba Is. Go north for six miles to the end of Route 53 North.
From the Ohio Turnpike Heading West Take either Exit 118 North (Route 250) or Exit 110 North (Route 4), then onto Route 2 West. Cross over Sandusky Bay Bridge, get in right lane, then exit onto Route 53 North Catawba Island. Go North for six miles to the end of Route 53 North.
From Toledo and West Follow State Route 2 East then exit onto Route 53 North Catawba Island and the Lake Erie Islands. Follow Route 53 North to the dock.
From the Ohio Turnpike - Heading East Take Exit 91(Route 53), follow North to Route 2 East then exit onto Route 53 North / Catawba Island and the Lake Erie Islands. Follow Route 53 North to the dock.
From Columbus Follow Route 23 North. Exit onto Route 4 North / Bucyrus. Exit onto Route 2 West, cross the Sandusky Bay Bridge. Then exit onto Route 53 North, follow to the end. OR: Take Route 23 North. Exit onto Route 53 North / Fremont, follow North to Route 2 East then exit onto Route 53 North / Catawba Is. - the Lake Erie Islands. Follow Route 53 North to the end.
From Cincinnati Follow Route 75 North to Route 6 East Bowling Green. Follow Route 6 East to Route 53 North Fremont. Follow Route 53 North to Route 2 East then exit onto Route 53 North Catawba Island and the Lake Erie Islands. Follow Route 53 North to the dock.