Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters

Only the shelter and the large grill adjacent to the shelter are reservable; the fields and restrooms are open to the public.

SHELTER HOURS:
May 1 - September 30: 10 a.m. to 9.p.m.
October 1 - April 30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Both shelters gates are closed at dusk until morning.

Space heaters and other large appliances are not permitted. The fireplaces are for ambient heating and do not heat the entire building; dress warmly in winter months. 

KEY CODE PICK-UP: 
Keys for the shelter are kept in a lock box on site. The access code for the key box must be picked up at the Boston Mill Visitor Center located at 6947 Riverview Road, Peninsula, Ohio 44264. The access code may be picked up between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For reservations occurring on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Years Day, the code must be picked up a day in advance. Reservation holder must must bring a copy of the permit when picking up the access code. Rental fees must be paid in advance to receive a key. At the conclusion of the rental, leave the key in the drop box located near the shelter. 

Decoration of shelters must not alter the historic structures in any way, including damage from nails, tacks or tape.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Bounce houses and other inflatables are not permitted.

Catering trucks and guest vehicles are prohibited from using the service driveway. The service driveway gate cannot be opened for public use

A Special Use Permit is required for weddings outside the shelter. Visit the Permits & Reservations page on the park website for more information.

There are two bins of firewood provided with a reservations. The group must provide their own kindling and start the fire themselves. Requests for additional wood are not available. 

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states.  

Ice Box Cave (at the Ledges) is closed year-round to all park visitors in an effort to slow the spread of White-Nose Syndrome. This emerging fungal disease has killed millions of bats in the US. The main method of transfer of the disease is by bat to bat transmission. Humans can also transport the fungal spores on their shoes, clothes and gear from contaminated sites to new sites. Please help protect our bats! Respect all posted trail restrictions and closed areas. Read more at Bats in the Park on our website. https://www.nps.gov/cuva/learn/nature/bats-in-the-park.htm

Visit the Cuyahoga Valley National Park website for more information and Things to Do in the park!

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations more that 14 days before arrival will receive a refund minus a $10 cancellation fee. Cancellations less than 14 days out will forfeit the entire fee.