Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters
Day-use shelters available for reservation via Recreation.gov. Operating hours are 10am to 9pm from May 1 through September 30, and 10am to 6pm from October 1 through April 30. Drinking water is only available May 1 through September 15. No overnight camping.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 3:29PM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio, including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Knox, Lorain, Marion, Morrow and Richland. In northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga, Holmes, Medina, Stark, Summit and Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms through this evening could bring another 1 to 2 inches of rain with locally higher amounts where repeated storms occur. This will result in the potential for flash flooding. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
About
Located in the Virginia Kendall Unit of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Ledges and Octagon Shelters are historic structures built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1941. These rustic pavilions provide a scenic setting for family reunions, group gatherings, and picnics amid the park's forested landscape near the famous Ritchie Ledges rock formations. Ledges Shelter is the larger of the two, accommodating up to 75 guests with eight indoor picnic tables, eight outdoor tables in an adjacent pavilion, two fireplaces, and a large outdoor grill. Octagon Shelter is an eight-sided pavilion that holds up to 50 people with seven picnic tables, two fireplaces, and an outdoor grill. The Octagon's walls are removable and are taken down from May 15 through October 14 for an open-air experience. Both shelters are fully ADA accessible and feature flush restrooms year-round, limited electricity for small household appliances, and drinking water available at a fountain from May 1 through September 15. These are day-use facilities only; no overnight camping is permitted. Alcohol is prohibited in the park, and music must be kept at or below 60 decibels.
Directions
Ledges Shelter: 701 Truxell Road, Boston Township, Peninsula, OH 44264. Octagon Shelter: 801 Truxell Road, Boston Township, Peninsula, OH 44264.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kathleen_smoot@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (440) 717-3890 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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