Facilities and Activities:
| General | Land, acres | 846 | | | Water, acres | 150 | | Day-Use | Fishing | yes | | | Hunting | yes | | | Hiking Trail, miles | 14 | | | Picnicking | yes | | | Swimming Beach, feet | 600 | | | Nature Programs | yes | | Boating | Boat Rental | yes | | | Boating Limits | -1 | | | Seasonal Dock Rental | 18 | | | Launch Ramps, # | 1 | | Camping | Electric Sites, # | 194 | | | Full Hookup Sites, # | 2 | | | Pets Permitted | yes | | | Flush Toilets | yes | | | Dumpstation | yes | | | Showers | yes | | | Rent-A-RV Sites, # | 3 | | Winter | Sledding | yes | | | Cross-Country Skiing | yes | | | Snowmobiling | yes | | | Ice Fishing | yes | | Accommodations | Lodge Rooms, # | 31 | | | Family Cottages, # | 26 | | | Game Room | yes | | | Indoor Swimming Pool | yes | | | Outdoor Swimming Pool | yes | | | Golf Course | yes | | | Restaurant | yes |
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Nearby Parks:
Auburn State Wildlife Area
Chagrin State Scenic River
Chaplin State Forest
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
Grand River State Wildlife Area
Tinkers Creek State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | 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. |
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| Camping: |
| Situated on the site of a former Indian village, the 201-site campground offers shower houses, 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. |
| Trails: |
| Fourteen miles of trails take the hiker to some of the more interesting and scenic areas of the park. |
| Picnicking: |
| Picnic facilities with tables, grills and drinking water are located in scenic areas of the park. |
| Boating: |
| Beautiful Punderson Lake invites boaters to explore the many scenic coves. Electric motors only are permitted. Boat rentals are available at the marina concession. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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| | | B&Bs / Inns | | Fitzgerald's Irish Bed & Breakfast - Magnificent 16-room French Tudor. You will be charmed by its unique castle-like architecture and the Irish hospitality. Three guest rooms, each with private bath. 30 mi E of Cleveland. |
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| Area Attractions: |
| 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 Six Flags World of Adventure located southwest of Punderson State Park in the village of Aurora on State Route 43. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Punderson State Park: Campground
Newbury, OH
(440) 564-1195
| Country Lakes Family
17147 Gar Hwy
Montville, OH
(440) 968-3400
| Richards Campgrounds
16780 Thompson Rd
Thompson, OH
(440) 298-3870
| Heritage Hill Campgrounds Inc
6445 Ledge Rd
Thompson, OH
(440) 298-1311
| Hosmer Lake
16070 Tavern Rd
Burton, OH
(440) 834-9190
| Windrush Hollow Camp Inc
15560 Mayfield Rd
Huntsburg, OH
(440) 635-5050
| Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp
3392 State Route 82
Mantua, OH
(330) 562-9100
| Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
12414 Nelson Ledge Rd
Garrettsville, OH
(440) 548-2716
| Valley View Lake Park
8326 Ferguson Rd
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 626-2041
| Koa-Streetsboro Cleveland Se
187 State Route 303
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 650-2552
| Woodside Lake Park
2486 Frost Rd
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 626-4251
| Mar-Lynn Lake Park
187 State Route 303
Streetsboro, OH
(330) 650-2552
| Paradise Lakes Family Campgrnd
1604 Housel Craft Rd
Bristolville, OH
(330) 889-3031
| Valley Lake Park
3959 State Route 305
Southington, OH
(330) 898-1819
| Kool Lakes Camp
12990 Nelson Ledge Rd
Garrettsville, OH
(440) 548-8436
| Traveler's Woods
11922 Brosius Rd
Garrettsville, OH
(330) 527-4232
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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Gander Mountain
2685 Creekside Dr
Twinsburg, OH
(330) 405-2999
| Angler's Mail
6495 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 884-7877
| Reptile Specialists
5561 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 888-4194
| Parma Bait & Tackle
5341 Broadview Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 398-9877
| Atlantic Gun & Tackle
7594 Chippewa Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 526-1176
| L & D Bait & Tackle & Txdrmst
18508 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 226-3474
| Frank's Tackle Co
10802 Madison Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 961-4000
| Travelrods Limited
14600 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 221-3993
| Atlantic Gun & Tackle
5425 Northfield Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 475-5240
| Kulis Freeze Dry
725 Broadway Ave
Cleveland, OH
(440) 232-8352
| Parma Bait
5561 Ridge Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 888-4194
| Shine's Live Bait
1287 E 55th St
Cleveland, OH
(216) 431-9090
| Ted's Bait & Tackle
4417 Detroit Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 651-5321
| Chagrin River Gillies
1540 Chagrin River Rd
Gates Mills, OH
(440) 423-1291
| Erieshore Beverage & Bait
35608 Lake Shore Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 942-3470
| Weldon Tackle
18613 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH
(216) 531-2907
| Minnow Bucket Inc The
8292 Lake Shore Blvd
Mentor, OH
(440) 257-7046
| Chagrin River Bait & Tackle
140 Forest Dr
Willoughby, OH
(440) 942-9716
| Pier Grill
3224 Cleveland Memorial Shrwy
Cleveland, OH
(216) 281-4900
| Fishing Pier
22464 Lake Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 356-5650
| Gander Mountain
9620 Diamond Centre Dr
Mentor, OH
(440) 639-8545
| Grand River Tackle
1250 High St
Fairport Harbor, OH
(440) 352-7222
| A-Hoy Sara-J Fishing Charters
6861 Chadbourne Dr
Cleveland, OH
(216) 642-5556
| JT Sport Fishing Charters
3618 E 65th St
Cleveland, OH
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| A Reel Thrill Charter
5415 Amherst Dr
Cleveland, OH
(440) 887-0463
| Lake Erie Charters
905 Mannering Rd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 953-9507
| Fishing Boat Charter
4315 Royalton Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 237-9303
| A Lure Fishing Charters
6391 Iroquois TRL
Mentor, OH
(440) 951-1089
| Aqua Fantasea Fishing Charters
6076 Walden Ct
Mentor, OH
(440) 257-3231
| A Lure Fishing Charters
8911 Doral Dr
Mentor, OH
(440) 257-9544
| North Coast Beverage & Tackle
35579 Lake Shore Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 946-4812
| Pine Lake Trout Club
17021 Chillicothe Rd
Chagrin Falls, OH
(440) 543-1331
| A Lure Fishing Charters
Willoughby, OH
(440) 951-1089
| Deep Springs Trout Club
11069 Chardon Rd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 946-0630
| Hitman Sport Fishing Charters
35049 N Turtle Trl
Willoughby, OH
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Punderson Manor Resort
11175 Kinsman Rd
Newbury, OH
(440) 564-5465
| Xanterra Parks & Resorts
12220 S Wintergreen Dr
Chardon, OH
(330) 723-5977
| Bluegreen Vacation Club
5595 Transportation Blvd # 110
Cleveland, OH
(216) 750-1100
| Last Resort Animal Haven & Pet
8370 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 729-7387
| Carino Collection Hotels & Resorts
15300 Pearl Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 878-9400
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott
7325 Engle Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 243-8564
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Cleveland Airport Marriott
4277 W 150th St
Cleveland, OH
(216) 252-5333
| Vacation Resorts International
24748 Aurora Rd
Bedford, OH
(440) 232-6007
| Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 378-9191
| Courtyard by Marriott: Airport South/Middleburg Heights
7345 Engle Rd
Cleveland, OH
(440) 243-8785
| Radisson Hotels & Resorts: Eastlake
35000 Curtis Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 953-8000
| Lake Metroparks: Chapin Forest Pine Lodge Ski Center
10381 Hobart Rd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 256-3810
| Radisson Hotel & Conference
35000 Curtis Blvd
Willoughby, OH
(440) 953-1356
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center
127 Public sq
Cleveland, OH
(216) 696-9200
| Hyatt Regency Cleveland
420 Superior Ave E
Cleveland, OH
(216) 575-1234
| Radisson Hotel At Gateway
651 Huron Rd E
Cleveland, OH
(216) 377-9000
| Boston Mills Brandywine Ski Resorts
Cleveland
Hudson, OH
(330) 656-4489
| Holiday Valley Ski Resort
Cleveland, OH
(216) 556-3700
| Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Cleveland, OH
(440) 542-2349
| Sheraton Airport Hotel Cleveland
5300 Riverside Drive
Cleveland, OH
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| Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Indpnd
6001 Rockside Rd
Cleveland, OH
(216) 524-9280
| Mentor Figure Skating Club
8600 Munson Rd
Mentor, OH
(440) 205-8498
| Alpine Valley Ski Area & Party
10620 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 285-2211
| Alpine Valley Ski Area & Party Center
10620 Mayfield Rd
Chesterland, OH
(440) 729-9775
| Twinsburg Travel & Cruise
9337 Ravenna Rd
Twinsburg, OH
(330) 963-0033
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