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Punderson State Park
Box 338, 11755 Kinsman Road
Newbury, Ohio 44065-9684
(440) 564-2279 Park Office
(440) 564-5465 Golf Course
(440) 564-1195 Campground (seasonal)
Punderson Resort Lodge
PO Box 224
Newbury, OH 44065-0224
(440) 564-9144 Lodge Front Desk
(440) 564-7340 Lodge Fax
(800) 282-7275 Lodge and Cottage Reservations
Park
Map
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| Activity |
Facilities |
Quantity |
| Resource |
Land,
acres |
846 |
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Water,
acres |
150 |
| Day-Use
Activities |
Fishing |
yes |
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Hiking
Trail, miles |
14 |
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Picnicking |
yes |
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Swimming
Beach, feet |
600 |
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Summer
Nature Programs |
yes |
| Boating |
Boat
Rental |
yes |
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Boating
Limits |
EMO |
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Seasonal
Dock Rental, # |
18 |
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Launch
Ramps, # |
1 |
| Winter
Recreation |
Snowmobiling |
yes |
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Sledding |
yes |
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Cross-Country
Skiing |
yes |
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Ice
Fishing |
yes |
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Cross-Country
Ski Rental |
yes |
| Resort
Facilities |
Family
Cottages, # |
26 |
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Lodge
Rooms, # |
31 |
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Restaurant |
yes |
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Golf
Course, # holes |
18 |
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Game
Room |
yes |
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Indoor
Swimming Pool |
yes |
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Outdoor
Swimming Pool |
yes |
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SportChalet |
yes |
| Camping |
Campsites,
# |
194 |
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Campsites
with Elec., # |
194 |
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Full
Service Hookup Sites, # |
2 |
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Rent
-A - RV Units, # |
3 |
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Pets
Permitted |
yes |
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Showers |
yes |
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Flush
Toilets |
yes |
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Dumpstation |
yes |
Punderson State Park with its natural lake, resort
manor house, family cottages, golf course and scenic campground, provides
myriad recreational opportunities for visitors. Punderson is also Ohio's
premier winter sports park. Sledding, snowmobiling and cross-country
skiing are all at their best.
Nature of the Area
Punderson State Park is located in the glaciated
plateau region of Ohio. During the Ice Age, this area was buried under
glacial ice. The last glacier to enter Ohio's boundaries, the Wisconsinan,
receded about 12,000 years ago. Punderson Lake, one of Ohio's few natural
lakes, owes its origin to this massive ice sheet. It is a kettle lake
which was formed when a large block of ice broke off the glacier creating
a depression which filled with meltwater. Punderson is the largest and
deepest kettle lake in Ohio.
The aquatic environment of the lake combined with the surrounding
woodlands give Punderson a diverse array of natural wonders. The lake is
home to a variety of shorebirds and waterfowl including great blue herons,
Canada geese and wood ducks. Ohio's largest rodent, the beaver, can also
be spotted around the lake. Great horned owls, white-tailed deer, opossum
and raccoons can be found within the park boundaries.
In the park, the vegetation is as diverse as the animal population. Wild
geranium, buttercup, blue-eyed grass and pennywort are just a few of the
wildflowers that inhabit the area.
Sponsor:
Indian Creek Camping Resort
Tents to BIG RIGS welcome - stay by the day, week, month or year. Ultra
modern restrooms and showers. Security gates, coin-op laundries and heated
pools. Adult and Family Heated Pools. Farones
Restaurant and Step Above Lounge Full Service Bar with
entertainment and more Geneva on the Lake, OHIO Ratings
and Affiliations: Woodall's 5W / 5W Trailer Life 9 / 10 / 10 Wheeler's
***** / Ohio Campground Owners - National ARVC Year Round Dates of
operation
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History of the Area
Both the park and the lake take their names from Lemuel
Punderson, a young enterprising land agent who became Newbury Township's
first permanent settler in 1808. Punderson constructed a small dam on the
south side of the "big pond," as he called it, and used the
outflowing water as the power source for a grist mill. The Punderson
family developed a small estate on the edge of the sparkling blue lake,
and their home became a popular gathering place for family and friends.
The area surrounding Punderson Lake developed into a quiet resort
providing a get-away from the bustling Cleveland setting. Summer cottages
and even a small hotel were built on the hills surrounding the lake. In
1929, construction began on the English-tudor manor house, but the
facility was not completed until 1948. That year, the ODNR Division of
Wildlife purchased the land and lake for hunting and fishing. In 1951, the
area was transferred to the Division of Parks and Recreation for
development as a state park. The manor house was completely remodeled and
opened to the public on November 15, 1956. A structural renovation was
completed in 1982.
Camping
Situated on the site of a former Indian village, the
201-site campground offers showerhouses, flush toilets, electricity and
pet camping. Two full hookup sites also include water and sewer
service. Three fully equipped Rent-A-RV units are available for
daily and weekly rental in season.
Cottages
Twenty-six cottages sleep six persons each. They have
two bedrooms, bath with a shower, living room, complete kitchen, dining
area and screened porch.
Lodge
Overnight accommodations are available in the manor
house. Thirty-one guest rooms provide a warm, intimate atmosphere. The
manor house features a dining room, meeting rooms and outdoor and indoor
swimming pools.
Golf Course
A championship-rated, 18-hole public golf course
challenges even the expert golfer. Reservations are always advisable and
required for weekend play. The pro shop stocks all necessary
merchandise and has a snack bar.
Boating
Beautiful Punderson Lake invites boaters to explore the
many scenic coves. Electric motors only are permitted. Boat rentals are
available at the concession.
Trails
Fourteen miles of trails take the hiker to some of the
more interesting and scenic areas of the park.
Fishing
Anglers enjoy catches of bluegill, largemouth bass,
rainbow and golden trout and catfish. Punderson Lake as well as two
smaller lakes are open to fishing. A valid Ohio fishing license is
required.
Picnicking
Picnic facilities with tables, grills and drinking
water are located in scenic areas of the park.
History of the Area
Situated in the heart of Ohio's "snow belt,"
Punderson provides cold weather thrills for its visitors including a
lighted sled hill. Snowmobile trails offer access to the park for those
with snowmobiles.
Winter Recreation
The rural charm of Geauga County is highlighted at the
Geauga County Historical Museum in Burton. Near the museum is Century
Village, a reconstruction of an 1800s village typical of those scattered
throughout the Western Reserve region of northeastern Ohio.
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges and Tinker's Creek state parks are nearby. Both
offer fine day-use facilities, including picnic areas and hiking trails
for the visitor.
A different sort of adventure awaits those who visit Geauga Lake and Sea
World amusement parks. Both parks are located southwest of Punderson
State Park in the village of Aurora on State Route 43.
Information on many of these attractions is available by calling
1-800-BUCKEYE.
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