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Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Fees & Reservations

Entrance Fees
Entrance to the park is free! While there is no official entrance fee at Cuyahoga Valley National Park, we encourage all visitors to support the park through the Towpath Tag donation program.

America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass
Visitors may purchase the America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass Annual, Senior, and Access passes at Canal Visitor Center and Boston Store Visitor Center. While these passes are not needed for a visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, these passes are accepted for entrance fees as well as some expanded amenity fees at other National Park Service areas as well as many other Federal lands across the country.

  • Annual Pass $80 (Good for 12 months)
  • Senior Pass $10 (Good for lifetime of passholder)
  • Access Pass Free (Good for lifetime of passholder)

Please call (216) 524-1497 or go to www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm for detailed information and eligibility requirements for specific passes.

Activity Fees 
Cuyahoga Valley National Park charges admission to concerts and some additional programs.

Reservable Facilities
Cuyahoga Valley National Park has several facilities available for public rentals. In addition to the Ledges and Octagon Shelters in the Virginia Kendall Area, there are several wonderful facilities and meeting rooms that can accommodate a variety of activities. For reservations contact Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association at (330) 657-2909 ext. 119. For more information visit www.cvnpa.org/meeting-facilities-at-cuyahoga-valley-national-park-association.php.

 
Photo of Bald Eagle taken in Cuyahoga Valley National Park where an eagle pair built their first nest in 2006. Photo by Martin Trimmer.  

Did You Know?
November is the time to be on the lookout for bald eagles performing aerial courtship displays. Once eagles have selected each other, they plunge through the air in very high dives, locking their talons and breaking apart just when it looks as though they will crash to the ground.

Last Updated: September 12, 2008 at 16:00 EST