A group of kayaks passing a rocky beach on the Cuyahoga River in summer.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park · OH
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discovery for visitors. The winding Cuyahoga River gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. Walk or ride the Towpath Trail to follow the historic route of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Park report
Alert: Park Closure
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTowpath Trail between Boston and Peninsula
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesCurrent East Rim Trail Status: Open
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesVehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesExpect Crowding
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good3 visitor centers
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available29 activities
Park Name
InfoCuyahoga Valley National Park
Designation
InfoNational Park
State(s)
InfoOH
Phone
Info4407173890
cuva_info@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoCuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Canal Exploration Center
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Visitor Center: Boston Mill Visitor Center
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Visitor Center: Hunt House
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Themes & Topics
InfoAfrican American Heritage, Arts, Colonization and Settlement + 23 more
Weather Info
InfoSpring's rain and warming temperatures bring new leaves on trees, blooming wildflowers, and visitors anxious to get out on the trail. Summer temperatures range from 49 to 95 degrees F and can be humid
Getting There
InfoThe park is easily accessible by car from all directions. A good place to start your visit is at Boston Mill Visitor Center: 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, 44264. Cleveland Hopkins International Airp
Location
Info41.2609° N, -81.5712° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website