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State Parks: Portage Lakes

5031 Manchester Road
Akron, Ohio 44319
(330) 644-2220
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations Get Directions

The many waters of Portage Lakes State Park offer visitors a variety of outdoor recreational experiences. Boating, swimming and fishing are popular. The wetlands of the park attract waterfowl and shorebirds providing visitors enjoyment whether hunting or observing wildlife.

Camping

• 74 non-electric campsites offer both sunny and shaded locations
• Vault latrines
• Dump station — free for registered campers
• Pet camping permitted on designated sites

Boating

• 400 Horsepower Limit, except for Nimisila Reservoir
• Electric motors only on Nimisila Reservoir
• 8 boat launch ramps
• Boat rentals and fuel are available at private marinas around the area
• All areas are "no wake" except portions of Turkeyfoot Lake and East Reservoir

Fishing and Hunting

• Largemouth bass, walleye, muskellunge, pickerel, pan fish, channel catfish, bullhead and carp.
• A platform at North Reservoir provides wheelchair access for fishing
• Hunting for waterfowl only is permitted in designated areas
• A valid Ohio hunting and/or fishing license is required

Swimming

• Turkeyfoot Lake offers a public swimming beach
• Parking, pay phone, and vault latrines are available
• Rex Lake has a swimming area for boaters

Trails

Five miles of hiking trials lead visitors to the woodlands and marshes of the park.

Picnicking

• 5 picnic areas located around the park
• 2 shelterhouses available, may be reserved by calling the park office

More To Do

• Volleyball courts are available at the beach and shelterhouse areas
• Horseshoe pits are located at the campground and day-use areas of the park
• A basketball court is located in the camping area
• The camp office loans games and sporting equipment to registered campers