Punderson State Park

Welcome to Ohio's Punderson State Park located about 30 minutes east of the Cleveland Area.

Trails: This is the top winter sports destination in the entire state with a rope tow for the sledding hill, miles of snowmobile trails and cross country ski trails. During the mother months of the year people can also go hiking on the trails.

Boating and Fishing: The 150 acre punderson lake allows for electric motors only. Some of the fish in the lake include catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass, and rainbow trout.

Other facilities include a picnic area with grills, an 18 hole disc-golf course, an 18 hole championship golf course, a 600 foot swimming beach and an archery range. Come out and explore.

Park History: Lake Punderson itself was carved out by glacial retreat of the Wisconsinite Glacier over 14,000 years ago. The park and the lake are named for an early 19th century settler of the region, Lemuel Punderson who set up a grist mill in the region and ultimately set up was a popular weekend getaway for the residents of Cleveland. In 1951 the land was made into a state park.

Camping: Punderson State Park has a large campground with over 150 sites. 167 sites have 20 amp electrical hookups and 20 sites have 30-50 amp electrical hookups with and hookups for water and sewer. There are bath houses located nearby. Come out and stay a few nights.

To contact the office please call 440-564-9144.