Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area
Michael J Kirwan Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Wayland, OH, OH
Price: From $28 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kirwan Dam Site Recreation Area provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, fishing, hiking or enjoying nature’s beauty. Kirwan Dam Site Recreation Area is located adjacent to the Visitor Center on Wayland Road. The area provides easy access to the causeway of the dam --a popular hiking, biking and fishing destination-- and includes exercise equipment, a swing set, and gardens on site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/michael-j-kirwan-damsite-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful setting for day activities with easy access to the dam causeway for hiking and biking. Real campers praise it as a great spot with low crowds, especially in summer.
Wildlife alert: Red-headed Woodpecker, Osprey, Blue Jay, Empidonax Flycatchers, and Common Five-lined Skink documented in the area.
Insider tips for Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites Use the nearby Visitor Center for interpretive programs and information Access the popular dam causeway for hiking and biking directly from the recreation area
Skip Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're visiting November-April — seasonal operations limit availability.
Best time to visit Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area: May-September — Shelter is reservable May to September; reviewers recommend visiting in summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Mill Creek Day Use (BERLIN CENTER, OH), Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters (Brecksville, OH), Shenango Lake Mahaney Outflow Riverview Picnic Shelter (Hermitage, PA), Shenango Lake Mahaney Spruce Cove Trails End Rolling Meadows Skyline Picnic Shelters (Hermitage, PA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area
Cell signal at Michael J. Kirwan Damsite Recreation Area (Wayland, OH): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Kirwan Dam Site Recreation Area provides an attractive setting where visitors can spend the day picnicking, fishing, hiking or enjoying nature’s beauty. Kirwan Dam Site Recreation Area is located adjacent to the Visitor Center on Wayland Road. The area provides easy access to the causeway of the dam --a popular hiking, biking and fishing destination-- and includes exercise equipment, a swing set, and gardens on site.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites
Use the nearby Visitor Center for interpretive programs and information
Access the popular dam causeway for hiking and biking directly from the recreation area
Shelter is reservable May to September; reviewers recommend visiting in summer
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From East or West: Take Exit 48 (State Route 225) off of interstate 76 and travel north 2 miles to Cable Line Rd. There will be a left turn lane there and a cemetary on right. Turn left on Cable Line Road. Go 1 mile to Wayland Rd. and turn right. Travel approximately 3/4 mile on Wayland Rd., the Visitor Center will be located on your left side. From North: Take State Route 14 South, turn left onto State Route 5 East and travel 8 miles. You will pass Ravenna Arsenal on the left side. Turn right o
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Michael J Kirwan Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Michael J Kirwan Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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