PENINSULA, Ohio – You can hike throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park. You can bike, bird, kayak and ski in the park too. You can even ride a scenic railroad.That’s about to change, with the debut of, a new private campground and cabin community in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley.
Schoen’s original plan was to help the organization clean up the property. “Six months later, I called back and asked that if they would ever think of selling the property, please let me know,” said Schoen.An easement between the park and the Phillis Wheatley Association, signed in 2016, guarantees minimal development on the land and transferred with the sale of the property to the Schoens.
The land features nine buildings, including a large brick dining hall, circa 1938, with kitchen, showers and bathrooms; along with numerous cabins that are being gutted and renovated and readied for the summer season. There’s also a building called the Boathouse that features two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a loft sleeping area.
A handful of units were available last year on a trial basis. Prices for this year have not yet been announced.