Portage Lakes State Park, State park in Stark County, Ohio, United States
Portage Lakes State Park encompasses 411 acres of land with eight lakes, offering numerous water activities and natural landscapes for outdoor recreation.
The lakes originated from glacial activity when large ice pieces melted into depressions, forming kettle lakes that served as landmarks during the War of 1812.
The lakes received their name from the Indian portage path connecting the Cuyahoga River flowing north and the Tuscarawas River flowing south.
The park maintains facilities for boating, swimming, fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas, and an astronomy observatory at 5031 Manchester Road.
During winter months, the frozen lakes transform into venues for ice skating, ice fishing, ice boating, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling activities.
Location: Stark County
Inception: 1949
GPS coordinates: 40.96917,-81.55694
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:36
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