91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
49%
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Lucas County, OH · Great Lakes
Maumee Bay State Park
1400 State Park Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
A 1,300-acre park on Maumee Bay just east of Toledo — two swim beaches (one on Lake Erie, one on the calmer inland lake), a 2-mile boardwalk through Crane Creek estuary, a lodge with indoor/outdoor pool, golf course, and campground.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 49% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. West wind around 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then areas of smoke between 9pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind 8 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 91°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 49% rain — rain likely at some point
- 21 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 79°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — severe thunderstorm watch issued july 18 at 1:02pm edt until july 18 at 9:00pm edt by nws cleveland oh
6 /100
skip
0 Swim
18 Sunbathe
2 Walk
18 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 1:02PM EDT until July 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Atmosphere
Air Temp
91°F
Clear
Wind
21 mph
W
Rain
49%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Sunny then Patchy Smoke
Water
Water Temp
79°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
80 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 10mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:14 AM
Sunset
9:04 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Sunny then Patchy Smoke
0%
87
84°
Patchy Smoke then Mostly Sunny
0%
86
87°
Showers And Thunderstorms
77%
8
76°
Sunny
3%
79
76°
Sunny
1%
86
80°
Mostly Sunny
2%
87
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 79°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 49% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 91°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free state park lots; Ohio state parks are no-fee.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on the swim beaches. Permitted leashed throughout the rest of the park including the pet beach area, boardwalk, and campground.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
1400 State Park Rd, Oregon, OH 43616
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Maumee Bay State Park today?
Maumee Bay State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Maumee Bay State Park dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on the swim beaches. Permitted leashed throughout the rest of the park including the pet beach area, boardwalk, and campground.
Is there an entry fee at Maumee Bay State Park?
Entry to Maumee Bay State Park is free.
Are there lifeguards at Maumee Bay State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Maumee Bay State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Maumee Bay State Park?
Amenities at Maumee Bay State Park include restrooms, changing booths, concession, kayak/canoe/paddle rentals, boardwalk, campground, cabins, lodge.
When is the water warmest at Maumee Bay State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Maumee Bay State Park located?
Maumee Bay State Park is in Lucas County, OH, at 1400 State Park Rd, Oregon, OH 43616.
Nearby Beaches
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