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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
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
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