Cardinal Center Campground

Aim the Marengo camper rental northeast, and you can immerse yourself in some prime Ohio wilderness at Cuyahoga Valley National Park near Akron. While you're here, you can embark on a questing adventure using rhyming clues and maps to hunt for treasure. Hiking, fishing, star gazing, horseback riding, camping, kayaking, and winter sports can also be enjoyed during a visit. With waterfalls, mountains, prairie, farmland, and forests, there’s much to see at this fantastic natural park. Another beautiful area to explore is the 4,500-acre Mohican-Memorial State Forest in Perrysville. With 32 miles of hiking trails and 24 miles of mountain biking trails, you can access the forest in a variety of ways. The Memorial Forest Shrine commemorates over 20,000 Ohio citizens lost since World War II. Camping, fishing, hunting, and horseback riding can also be enjoyed here. Head to the Mohican Fire Tower Overlook for a fantastic view of the area. Malabar Farm State Park is in Lucas, just 30 minutes' drive from the campsites at Cardinal Center Campground. Join a farm tour to see the timber-frame barn and the towering grain silo or take a hayride to become acquainted with the park. Then head over to the Big House for a tour of the restored colonial estate. Hike the foot trails or explore the five-mile Pleasant Valley Bridle Trail on horseback. Birdwatching is a popular pastime here; keep an eye out for resident Canada geese, various hawk species, northern cardinals, and more. There are lots of other interesting spots to visit while you're here, including the herb garden, the greenhouse, the smokehouse, and an award-winning restaurant. Spend a night at the primitive campground on-site to appreciate the park's peaceful setting.