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    Cuyahoga Valley

    National Park Ohio

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  • Canal Visitor Center Closure

    Canal Visitor Center will be closed for construction, starting Monday, May 6, 2013. It will reopen with new exhibits in early 2014.

  • Riverview Road Closure

    Riverview Rd from the Cuyahoga Falls line north to the Peninsula line will be re-paved, beginning the week of April 22. Expect delays. Flaggers will direct traffic. Final resurfacing and striping will take place following the Memorial Day holiday.

  • Bald Eagle Closure in Effect

    RR tracks, and 30 foot right of way on either side, are closed to all foot traffic from the Rt. 82 Bridge at Station Rd, north to the RR tracks at. The Cuyahoga R. downstream of the Brecksville Dam to the Fitzwater Rd Bridge is closed to water activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Overlook at Ledges

NPS COLLECTION


RECREATION

Towpath Trail (More Info)

Where are restrooms and water fountains along the Towpath Trail?
There are restrooms at every
trail head and water is available
at the major trailheads.
See MAP for more details.

Where can I park my car to use the Towpath Trail at night?
 The following parking areas are open 24 hours: Rockside Station, Canal Visitor
Center,Frazee House, Station Road Bridge, Red Lock, Boston Store, Lock 29, Hunt
Farm, Indigo Lake, Ira Trailhead, and Botzum.

If using these areas over night please inform the Communication Center
at (800) 433-1986 EXT 0.

Deep Lock Quarry is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Hike & Bike

Where can I take my bike?
Where can I rent a bike?
Where can I Hike?
Can I hike off trail?
People are allowed to hike off-trail unless otherwise posted.

Stay the Night (More Info)

Can I camp in the park?
Can I have a campfire in the park?
Is there a place to stay the night in the park?
Is there any RV parking in Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Cuyahoga Valley does not have the resources to hold RV's overnight.

Water Activities

Where can I fish in the park?
Fishing at Kendall lake is closed for the next three to four years due to fish restocking.
Where can I canoe or kayak?
Where can I Swim In the park?
 There are currently no places to swim in the park.
Where can I boat in the park?
 Motorized boats are not allowed in any of the ponds or lakes in the park.


Other Activities

Where can I do winter sports?
Where can I ride the train?
Can I do Geocaching or Earthcaching?
Are there any bird watching tours?
What kind of activities are available?

 

OTHER RECREATION INFORMATION

Dogs (More Info)

Where can I walk my dog?
Are dogs allowed in park buildings or on the train?

Horses (More Info)

Where can I ride my horse?
Where can I rent a horse?
 There are currently no places in the area to rent horses.

Reservation and Special Use (More Info)

Does the park have shelters I can rent?
I want to have my wedding in the park or take wedding pictures. What do I need to do?
What do I need a permit for?

Hours, Fees, and other info

What are the hours of the park?
What are the hours of the visitor's centers?
Does it cost anything to enter the park?
No Cuyahoga Valley does not have an entrance fee.
How do I get to Cuyahoga Valley National Park?
Are there any brochures available?

Passes and Accessibility

Where can I get an Interagency pass?
Where can I take a wheelchair?

Jobs and Volunteering

How do I get a job with the park?
How can I get information on becoming a volunteer?

 

RANDOM INFO ABOUT THE PARK

When was the park established?
When did the park's name change?
How large is the park?
What is the weather like in the park?
Is there an Artist-in-Residence program?
Currently the park does not have an artist program.
Can I rent a farm in the park?
What are current hot topics in the park?



PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

The federal government does not allow the removal of natural resources from the National Park.

For preservation purposes the park does not disclose the location of archeological sites.

For safety reasons the park does not allow swimming in any of the lakes and ponds in the park.

To protect the resources the park does not allow rock climbing.

To protect the natural resources the park does not allow off-road vehicles or hunting on park property.

Bikes may only be used on the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath trail, and designated connector trails. Bikes are not allowed on any other trails in the park.

Alcohol consumption is not allowed in any area of the park.

Did You Know?

Photo of Bald Eagle taken in Cuyahoga Valley National Park where an eagle pair built their first nest in 2006. Photo by Martin Trimmer.

November is the time to be on the lookout for bald eagles performing aerial courtship displays. Once eagles have selected each other, they plunge through the air in very high dives, locking their talons and breaking apart just when it looks as though they will crash to the ground.