Deer Run Shelter can host up to 75 people and offers 11 picnic tables, electrical outlets, a grill, and nearby vault-style restrooms. There is no playground at this location, but The West Woods Nature Center is open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM (see News & Updates for scheduled building closures).

Alcohol is only permitted in the shelter, not in the adjacent support facilities such as restrooms, activity areas, trails, parking lots or roads.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but a drinking fountain may be seasonally available between Deer Run Shelter and the restrooms.

To protect the beauty of the parks, Geauga Park District encourages you to “Pack It In, Pack It Out.” Decorations are nice, but please no nails, glitter or confetti, and be sure to remove all traces of your decorations at the end of your visit.

Guests are responsible for their own shelter clean-up at the end of each reservation/event.

Turkey Ridge Shelter can host up to 75 people and offers 11 picnic tables, electrical outlets, a grill, and nearby vault-style restrooms. There is no playground at this location, but The West Woods Nature Center is open daily from 10 AM to 4:30 PM (see News & Updates for scheduled building closures).

Alcohol is only permitted in the shelter, not in the adjacent support facilities such as restrooms, activity areas, trails, parking lots or roads.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but a drinking fountain may be seasonally available between Deer Run Shelter and the restrooms.

To protect the beauty of the parks, Geauga Park District encourages you to “Pack It In, Pack It Out.” Decorations are nice, but please no nails, glitter or confetti, and be sure to remove all traces of your decorations at the end of your visit.

Guests are responsible for their own shelter clean-up at the end of each reservation/event.

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

The West Woods’ Camp Site A contains one 10′ x 10′ tent pad which typically accommodates up to 4 people each. A tent must be placed on the tent pad and not on the surrounding ground.

A fire ring with grate is also provided. Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms. It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but a drinking fountain may be seasonally available between Deer Run Shelter and the restrooms.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. Trash receptacles are not provided at the campsite to avoid attracting animals. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

The West Woods’ Camp Site B contains one 10′ x 10′ tent pad which typically accommodates up to 4 people each. A tent must be placed on the tent pad and not on the surrounding ground.

A fire ring with grate is also provided. Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms. It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but a drinking fountain may be seasonally available between Deer Run Shelter and the restrooms.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. Trash receptacles are not provided at the campsite to avoid attracting animals. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

The Oak Room is reservable only by civic and community groups of more than 35 people daily 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A reservation does not include the exhibit area, classroom, lobby or art gallery/hallway. To inquire about a reservation, please call 440-286-9516 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.