Reviews

Clean Slate Dirty Tires

Trails are well maintained and very well marked. One of the best for Ohio state parks we've hiked/ walked. Fantastic campground, one of our favorites with fhu sites in the water with decent privacy. Hot showers in a heated bathhouse. Open all year but water is off during winter. Great proximity to Cleveland or Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Veteran discount for Ohio Veterans. The Manor is beautiful in the snow.

michelle y

Even on rainy, cold days, it's enjoyable to trail run around the lake! The trails are mostly easy to follow; I don't love having to cross through the Lodge lawn, and there are a few trails that are just grass that can get really soggy, but overall a good time! End of peak color mid October, but still beautiful!

Joyce Michael

Beautiful scenic campground with scenic pond large enough to kayak on. Kayaks available to rent. Boat ramp near beach much easier to access to launch kayak or small boat. Non-handicapped accessible kayak launch available at both sites. Naturalist on site plans events very well including an introduction to Archery and crafts for kids. She was very knowledgeable, patient and kind. Electric, water and sewer worked well but the sewer hook up was marked as water meter so we didn't figure that out until the next day. Sites are not at all level except for maybe a few new ones from 20 to 26. I did notice an odor at site 26 from the in process water treatment area. Archery Range, pickleball court, beach, disc golf course, Manor house lodge with restaurant across the pond as well as cabins.

Bruce Bennett

Nice clean park. New roads. No boat traffic. Not so much for kids. Some good roomy full service sites. Like most state parks, some real lake front sites where you can see through the brush and get to the water would be nice, and they could cut down some more brush in general around what lake front sites they have.

Marco Passalacqua

Punderson State Park offers a truly immersive nature experience that makes it a fantastic destination for a quiet getaway. The extensive trail network is a major highlight, offering beautiful paths for all skill levels to explore. The campsite spots themselves were also a highlight. They are generously sized and felt quite private, with enough space to really spread out and enjoy the outdoors without feeling crowded by your neighbors. The natural setting means each spot feels like its own little nook in the forest. We did, however, have a small issue with our initial spot, as its layout and terrain prevented our RV from maneuvering. The staff's incredible customer service made all the difference; even with the busy weekend approaching, they went out of their way to find us a new, more suitable spot. Their help turned a potential negative into a positive.

Heather Swaney

Very nice state park. The campgrounds were peaceful, even at capacity. Not a lot of kids riding bikes in the street or dogs barking all the time. The electric and FHU sites were mostly decently sized. New FHU's were just added with new concrete pads. I'm not sure how level they are, but the rest of the park is not level, so go in with that in mind.

Jessica Wagner

Beautiful and clean camp ground! The bathrooms were very clean, they offer laundry on site, they have clean showers, and there is so much to do here! The lake has swimming, you can rent kayaks or paddle boards, they have an archery range and pickle ball court plus hiking trails. This was such a fun camping experience and we will definitely go back. 4 stars only because the wood you can buy at the store is pretty much just 3-4 pieces of bark for $6 (the other prices in the store are really good). The other reason is that the mosquitoes were a bit overwhelming. We had 4 different mosquito preventatives going and they were just swarming us in the evening.

Crystal Siembida Boggs

We made this a stop on our day of adventure. Wanted to hike but the trails are not well marked. Ended up in the disc golf area which was also confusing. Found the beach, a no go if you dislike slimey lake bottoms. The restroom was clean and had running water so that was a plus.

Thirteendays

Five stars for the wildlife. I saw muskrats, hawks, ducks, geese, painted turtles, cardinals, woodpeckers, deer tracks, and so much more. They also have beavers, wood ducks, and seasonally, Osprey. They offer activities, I did a walk with the naturalist and it was fantastic. Anne, you’re awesome! They have a campground, lodge, and cabins. They rent tubes for a snow hill in the winter. They have multiple playgrounds, a basketball ball court, sand volleyball court, and disk golf. Only cons, the trails don’t feel very wildernessy as many have roads, homes, cabins, or the golf course nearby.