Cherokee Park Campground

The Great Outdoors

Camping at the Cherokee Park Campground is a good base for visiting Cuyahoga Valley National Park, which encompasses more than 32,500 acres to the north of Akron. Aside from its large areas of natural wilderness carved by the Cuyahoga River, it’s also dotted with small towns and attractions that make it unique in the National Park System. Begin your visit at the Canal Exploration Center, where the region’s history is interpreted, then stroll along the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath as it follows a restored section of its original route. The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is a leisurely way to explore the park, based on a trackbed and rails that were originally laid down around 1880.Directly east of Cherokee Park Campground is West Branch State Park, which encompasses more than 5,300 picturesque acres near Ravenna. It centers around the Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir, which is a popular site for swimming, boating, and fishing, while also encompassing the west branch of the Mahoning River. Stretch your legs on the network of hiking trails that traverse the park or get active on the designated horseback riding, mountain biking, and snowmobiling trails.A short hop south of Akron is the Portage Lakes State Park, which is a popular destination for anglers due to its numerous fishing lakes. You can try your luck at luring largemouth bass, sunfish, and channel catfish from the shores while keeping your eyes peeled for migrating waterfowl and shorebirds in the surrounding wetlands. Several bars and restaurants line the lakes and connecting waterways, with many accessible by boat, while water skiing is permitted in designated zones.

Exploring the City

Mogadore campers are just 15 minutes' drive from Ellet on the eastern edge of Akron, where you’ll find supermarkets for stocking up on grocery supplies. There are also plenty of gas stations in the immediate vicinity where you can fill up your RV rental and a good choice of dining options in central Akron and the surrounding suburbs.Akron serves as the seat of Summit County and is home to several fine museums and historic sites. Learn about the founding of the city at the Simon Perkins Stone Mansion, an elegant Greek Revival residence that serves as the office of the Summit County Historical Society. Also of note is Stan Hywet Hall, an impressive Tudor Revival building that’s surrounded by picturesque landscaped grounds. Art enthusiasts can get their Modern and Pop Art fix at the Akron Art Museum while kids will love the hands-on exhibits at the engaging Akron Children’s Museum.From Akron, drive north to the Hale Farm and Village. It offers an immersive insight into life for locals during the 19th century and is staffed by costumed actors who help to bring the history to life. There are more than 30 beautifully restored buildings to explore within the village of Wheatfield, including several workshops where you can watch glassblowers and blacksmiths in action.Campsites at Cherokee Park Campground can also be used as a base for visiting Cleveland, which lies just under an hour’s drive to the north. Learn about some of your favorite musical artists at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame or explore 6,000 years of art history at the impressive Cleveland Museum of Art. Kids can let loose at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo while getting up close to kangaroos, black rhinos, and colobus monkeys.Whether you want to explore the recreational reserves of eastern Ohio or discover the cultural sites Akron, book an RV rental in Portage County and start planning your next vacation.