Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Garrettsville, Ohio
Swim
Fees: Yes, see web site
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Garrettsville, Ohio
- Head northeast on Center St toward Maple Ave (2.9 mi)
- Slight left onto Parkman Rd/Windham Parkman Rd (0.1 mi)
- Parkman Rd/Windham Parkman Rd turns right and becomes OH-305 E (272 ft)
- Turn right to stay on OH-305 E (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto OH-282 NDestination will be on the left(0.6 mi)
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