City, County & Regional Parks · Ohio
Penitentiary Glen Reservation Campsite
City, County & Regional Parks · Ohio, United States
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,056 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 5
- Nearest town
- Kirtland
- Address
- 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
- Phone
- 440-358-7275
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
Lake Metroparks tent campsite nestled near the rim of the Penitentiary Glen gorge, among hemlock and chestnut oak trees, a short walk from designated parking near the nature center. Public flush restrooms and a drinking fountain at the nature center (~1 mile away via the Rabbit Run Loop Trail; exterior restroom access stays open after the center closes at 5pm). Part of a reservation with 8.5+ miles of trails.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 22° | 3° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 24° | -5° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 30° | 15° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 41° | 15° | 74° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 66° | 52° | 36° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 60° | 51° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 67° | 58° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 67° | 58° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 61° | 50° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 47° | 36° | 77° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 37° | 20° | 65° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 30° | 11° | 59° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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