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Big Creek Park

Location

9160 Robinson Road
Chardon Township

Hours

Open 6 am until 11 pm today

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Big creek...Bigger fun Great trails & a beautiful landscape

This 644-acre park is bisected south to north by the scenic Big Creek, creating a landscape of varied relief, and is home to the Donald W. Meyer Center. Nine trails total 3.8 miles, plus a 6-mile mountain bike trail through the woods thanks to a partnership with the Cleveland Area Mountain Bike Association. Recreation areas include a campground featuring two unique “tree house” camping facilities, Nature-based playground and activity field backstop. Behind the Meyer Center, the Frances S. Hall Amphitheater hosts live music in the park each summer. Accessible by two separate entrances, Tupelo Pond/Bridle Trails in Big Creek Park adds an additional two trails totaling 2.9 miles. A section of the statewide Buckeye Trail also passes through Big Creek Park.

Big Creek Park Trails
Big Creek Park Habitat

Facilities

 

Big Creek Park has one lodge, two shelters, two “tree house” campsites and five primitive campsites, all reservable.

 

Aspen Grove Shelter

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Aspen Grove Shelter can host up to 75 people and offers 10 picnic tables, electrical outlets, a grill, and nearby vault-style restrooms. There is no playground at this location.

Alcohol is only permitted in the shelter, not in the adjacent support facilities such as restrooms, activity areas, trails, parking lots or roads.

It is recommended that reservation holders bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

To protect the beauty of the parks, Geauga Park District encourages you to “Pack It In, Pack It Out.” Decorations are nice, but please no nails, glitter or confetti, and be sure to remove all traces of your decorations at the end of your visit.

Guests are responsible for their own shelter clean-up at the end of each reservation/event.

Maple Grove Shelter

Reserve This Facility

 

Maple Grove Shelter can host up to 150 people and offers 10 picnic tables, a grill, a firepit, and nearby vault-style restrooms. Electricity is not available onsite. The Nature-based playground is always open to the general public.

Alcohol is only permitted in the shelter, not in the adjacent support facilities such as restrooms, activity areas, trails, parking lots or roads.

It is recommended that reservation holders bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

To use the firepit, guests must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Guests are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources close to the park.

To protect the beauty of the parks, Geauga Park District encourages you to “Pack It In, Pack It Out.” Decorations are nice, but please no nails, glitter or confetti, and be sure to remove all traces of your decorations at the end of your visit.

Guests are responsible for their own shelter clean-up at the end of each reservation/event.

Camp Site A - Tent Pads

Reserve This Campsite

 

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

Big Creek Park’s Camp Site A contains two 10′ x 14′ tent pads which typically accommodate up to 5 people each. Tents must be placed on the tent pads and not on the surrounding ground.

A picnic table and a fire ring with grate are also provided.

Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. A trash receptacle is provided in the campground parking lot. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

Camp Site B - Tent Pads

Reserve This Campsite

 

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

Big Creek Park’s Camp Site B contains two 10′ x 14′ tent pads which typically accommodates up to 5 people each. Tents must be placed on the tent pads and not on the surrounding ground.

A picnic table and a fire ring with grate are also provided.

Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. A trash receptacle is provided in the campground parking lot. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

Camp Site C - Lean-to

Reserve This Campsite

 

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

Big Creek Park’s Campsite C contains one 10′ x 12′ lean-to structure which typically accommodates up to 5 people. There is no provision for setting up a tent on this site. Campers must bring their own bedding as the interior has a wooden deck for sleeping.

A picnic table and a fire ring with grate are also provided. Cooking must be done in the fire ring; the lean-to fireplace is to be used for warmth only.

Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. A trash receptacle is provided in the campground parking lot. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

Camp Site D - Lean-to

Reserve This Campsite

 

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

Big Creek Park’s Campsite D contains one 10′ x 12′ lean-to structure which typically accommodates up to 5 people. There is no provision for setting up a tent on this site. Campers must bring their own bedding as the interior has a wooden deck for sleeping.

A picnic table and a fire ring with grate are also provided. Cooking must be done in the fire ring; the lean-to fireplace is to be used for warmth only.

Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. A trash receptacle is provided in the campground parking lot. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

Camp Site F - Lean-to

Reserve This Campsite

 

Camping reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

This campsite is not accessible by vehicle; guests must be able to “pack in and pack out” their items. We recommend bringing a small wagon to transport items to your site. Please note that snow is not plowed along the trails to the campsites during winter weather.

Big Creek Park’s Campsite F contains one 10′ x 12′ lean-to structure which typically accommodates up to 5 people. There is no provision for setting up a tent on this site. Campers must bring their own bedding as the interior has a wooden deck for sleeping.

A picnic table and a fire ring with grate are also provided. Cooking must be done in the fire ring; the lean-to fireplace is to be used for warmth only.

Campers must bring their own firewood and supplies. Please do not bring firewood from outside Ohio. Campers are encouraged to bring/purchase firewood from local sources nearby this park.

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted at campsites.

Vault-style restrooms are available near the parking lot. There is no running water in the restrooms.

It is recommended that campers bring their own water for drinking and sanitation, but potable water may be available at the Donald W. Meyer Center. To access it, walk around the building to the amphitheater; the water spigot is located under the balcony against the wall. An emergency phone, which connects directly to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Department, is also located outside the Meyer Center near the entrance.

Campers are responsible for cleaning up their campsite before they depart. A trash receptacle is provided in the campground parking lot. Do not burn trash in the fire ring; rather, please “pack it out” at the end of your reservation.

Upon placing a reservation, please review the complete camping guidelines found on your permit and keep this document available to reference during your stay.

Donald W. Meyer Center - Cherry Room

The Cherry Room is reservable only by civic and community groups of more than 35 people weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. To inquire about a reservation, please call 440-286-9516 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

What to do at Big Creek Park Upcoming Programs

Event Location Date Time Fee
Geauga Walkers Big Creek Park 05/05/2026 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Free
Native Wildflower Gardening Big Creek Park 05/09/2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Free
Annual Spring Bird Walk Series Big Creek Park 05/10/2026 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free
Wonders of Spring Hike: Big Creek Park Big Creek Park 05/10/2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am Free
How to Geocache 101 Big Creek Park 05/31/2026 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Free
Accessible Nature Cart Tours Big Creek Park 06/07/2026 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Free
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