Do I need a permit to camp or backcountry camp?

Backcountry camping may require a permit; check with park or partner organizations.

Are dogs allowed in the park?

Yes, pets are allowed but must be on a leash not longer than 6 feet and not in buildings.

No—shuttles are not required; CVSR rail service offers optional access to various points.

Bronze mule statue honors the pack animals that powered Ohio's canal trade.

River gorge carved by Cuyahoga erosion. Class I-II paddle access with historic mill dam hazard.

CCC toboggan slope (1939) with evergreens descending to Kendall Lake. Historic labor heritage site.

Footbridge overlooks a stream carving through a historic canal bed toward the Cuyahoga River.

Pilgerruh Panel: Lenape-Moravian refuge from 1786-87, now interpretive marker on Towpath Trail.

Restored river and canal heritage meet at this dam removal site.

Vertical rock layers striped tan and rust rise from the valley. This is ancient sandstone formed 315 million years ago.

Historic railroad station and trail hub with scenic trains and riverside access. Fully wheelchair accessible.

Stone ramp canoe and kayak launch with paved parking, accessible facilities, and trail connections.

Concrete aqueduct suspends a historic canal above Tinkers Creek—engineering from the 1800s, still standing.

Historic waste weir where excess canal water was diverted to prevent flooding along the Ohio & Erie Canal.