Established Camping
Headwaters Park
Headwaters Park in Ohio features flat terrain with a mix of wooded areas and open spaces. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the natural beauty of Punderson State Park and the Holden Arboretum.
Description
Headwaters Park is a 926-acre reservation located in Claridon and Huntsburg townships. The property is leased by Geauga Park District from the City of Akron in a partnership that allows for conservation of natural areas, enjoyment by park visitors, and outdoor education and passive recreation. It is Geauga Park District's intent to mange this natural area and to protect the water quality for aquatic life and downstream neighbors. Prior to 1932, the east branch of the Cuyahoga River meandered through a lush ravine as it made its way through Claridon and Huntsburg townships. Picnickers enjoyed many summer afternoons along it's banks; vacationers escaped to cottages nestled around adjacent Crystal Lake and along the river's edge. When the City of Akron began purchasing land in Geauga County in 1932, the cottages and neighboring farmhouses were moved and a dam was built to impound the waters in East Branch Reservoir. Having secured a stable water supply for the businesses and homes in their community, City of Akron officials opened the reservoir and surrounding land to local residents in 1959. In 1996, Geauga Park District's Board of Park Commissioners signed an agreement to lease the land and reservoir, and renamed the area Headwaters Park because of its location at the upper reaches of the Cuyahoga River. Visitor activities are regulated by Geauga Park District in accordance with the City of Akron in order to achieve mutual stewardship goals of protecting natural resources and water quality. Camping is available by permit in the designated tent pad or lean-to sites. Reservations for all facilities can be made online or by calling the Park District office.
Location
Headwaters Park is located in Ohio
Directions
From Erie and points north: Travel Old State Road (Route 608) approximately 2.2 miles south of Route 322/Mayfield Road. Park entrance is on the east side of the road. A second parking area is located on Mayfield Road, about 0.6 miles east of Route 608. From Akron and points south: Travel Route 608 approximately 3.3 miles north of Kinsman Road (Route 87). Park entrance is on the east side of the road. From Cleveland and points west: Travel I-90 E to I-271 S. Exit US-322 E toward Mayfield Hts. Right on Old State Road/OH-608. Park entrance is on east side of road
Coordinates
41.50493896 N
81.10084182 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Detours Nearby
The Farm at Grand River
15 min away
Lake Erie Bluffs
27 min away
Drive Time
- 47 min from Cleveland
- 48 min from Youngstown
- 57 min from Akron
- 1 hr 10 min from Canton
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Fires
