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Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park - An Overview

By Lauren Himiak, About.com

Brandywine Falls, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

Brandywine Falls is a must-see at Cuyahoga Valley National Park

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Accommodations

There are no campgrounds within the park and backcountry camping is prohibited. However, state park and private campgrounds are located within the area. The closest state parks are West Branch State Park (330-296-3239) and Findley Lake State Park (440-647-4490), both located about 31 miles away. The closest private campgrounds are Silver Springs Park (330-689-2759) and Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA (330-650-2552), both located within 11 miles.

For more option, you can download a full listing of campgrounds in the Cuyahoga Valley area.

Lodging is available within the park. The Inn at Brandywine Falls offers three rooms and three suites, all with a complimentary breakfast for guests. It is open year-round and prices range from $119-$298 per night.

The Stanford Hostel is also open year-round. It was built in 1843 and is listed on the National Registrar of Historic Places. There are separate dorms for men and women for $16 per night plus a $3 bedding rental fee if needed.

Areas of Interest Outside the Park

First Ladies National Historic Site: Two properties, the home of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley and the seven-story 1895 City National Bank Building, are preserved at this site, honoring the lives and accomplishments of First Ladies throughout history.

Hale Farm & Village: Located on Oak Hill Road in the southwestern part of the park, this living-history museum recreating life in a typical 19th-century community.

Boston Mills/Brandywine Ski Resort: For skiers and snowboarders of all ages and levels of expertise. Each resort has at least one terrain park.

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