Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters is a national park campground in Ohio. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Ohio
- Coordinates
- 41.22056, -81.51667
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Hiking, Picnicking, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 440-717-3890 OR 330-657-2752
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters
Overview Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a destination for millions of visitors each year who enjoy hiking, riding the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad , biking and picnicking. Whether you need an area large enough for a family reunion or just an intimate spot for two, Cuyahoga Valley is an ideal destination. Picnic areas are scattered throughout the park. Two rustic shelters, Ledges and Octagon, are available for reservation in the Virginia Kendall Unit of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Recreation With many different facilities and attractions in the park, there is something to interest everyone. Most shelter areas have open fields for games and nearby hiking trails.Visitors enjoy riding the scenic railroad, exploring the visitor centers, catching one of the summer concerts, attending one of the ranger-guided programs, biking the Towpath Trail or picnicking in one of the park's picnic shelters. Facilities Cuyahoga Valley's two shelters are fully-accessible. The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed them with American chestnut and locally quarried sandstone. The shelters are located near Ritchie Ledges, an area with approximately 2 miles of Sharon conglomerate stone cliffs about 30 feet (9m) tall. A large play field and hiking trails are available near each shelter. Ledges Shelter accommodates up to 75 people. It has two fireplaces and eight picnic tables inside, as well as eight tables in the outside pavilion and a large grill. Octagon Shelter accommodates up to 50
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sheetz · 3.5 mi
- Low clearances
- 21 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Manatoc | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Camp Butler | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Valley Overlook at Camp Mueller | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Stow Silver Springs Campground | Private campground | 6.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Bend Campsite | Free campsite | 6.5 mi | Free | — |
| Cracker Barrel #383 | Overnight parking | 7.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.