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State Parks: Portage Lakes
5031 Manchester Road
Akron, Ohio 44319
(330) 644-2220
1-866-644-6727 for camping reservations
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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
Turkeyfoot Lake and East Reservoir schedule: | |
Monday — Saturday |
Sunday and Holidays |
9:00 am — 12:00 noon Skiing |
10:00 am — 2:00 pm Sailing |
12:00 noon — 5:00 pm Speeding |
2:00 pm — 5:00 pm Speeding |
5:00 pm — 6:30 pm Skiing |
5:00 pm — 6:30 pm Skiing |
6:30 pm — 8:00 pm Speeding |
6:30 pm — 8:00 pm Speeding |
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
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