Boston Mill Visitor Center
Peninsula, OH
The main visitor center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park, in the historic village of Boston, on the Towpath Trail along the Ohio & Erie Canal. Get maps and trail status here.
Boston Mill Visitor Center is the main visitor center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio. It sits on the Cuyahoga River, the Ohio & Erie Canal with its Towpath Trail, and the route of the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad. The building was reconstructed from a 1905 house that once held the offices and a store of the Cleveland-Akron Bag Company; it opened in October 2019.
Inside you will find interactive stations, murals, tactile maps and information on the Junior Ranger program. Rangers advise on trails throughout the park, which covers roughly 33,000 acres (13,000 hectares). Hiking sticks can be borrowed and a trail guide is available. The Towpath Trail is almost level and accessible to all visitors.
For motorhomes, besides the lot with space for about 100 cars there is a separate parking area for buses and RVs. Outside opening hours, an outdoor kiosk provides information around the clock. Check opening hours in advance.
- Nearest town
- Peninsula, OH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 41.2630, -81.5595
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Sources
Featured in these trip guides
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Stow Silver Springs CampgroundCampsite9 mi from Boston Mill Visitor CenterTentsCaravans
- Hidden Valley CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Boston Mill Visitor Center
- Roundup Lake CampgroundCampsite15 mi from Boston Mill Visitor Center
- Camp AsburyCampsite21 mi from Boston Mill Visitor Center
- Camp Ho Mita KodaCampsite22 mi from Boston Mill Visitor CenterWi-Fi
- West Branch State Park CampgroundCampsite25 mi from Boston Mill Visitor CenterTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in Ohio · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Boston Mill Visitor Center is in Peninsula, OH, at GPS 41.2630, -81.5595. It is about 13 mi from Akron.
Can you camp near Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Manatoc, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 28 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Boston Mill Visitor Center is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Cuyahoga Valley National Park to Canton.
What is there to see near Boston Mill Visitor Center?
Places worth a stop nearby: Brandywine Falls (1 mi), Ritchie Ledges (4 mi), Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (10 mi) and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (18 mi).
When is the best time to visit Boston Mill Visitor Center?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)