Posted in Ohio July 09, 2018 by

This Hidden Quarry In Ohio Has Some Of The Bluest Water In The State

Here in Ohio, there’s a little-known quarry that locals like to call a little slice of heaven. Nelson Ledges Quarry Park in Garrettsville, Ohio is a family-owned and operated park that features a stunningly beautiful quarry where you can swim, scuba, snorkel, camp and more. It truly is a little piece of paradise. A beach day here is simply unforgettable.

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Hiding in Portgage County, there's a little-known park where it's seemingly always sunny and the spring-fed water is an unparalleled shade of deep blue.
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You'll find it at 12001 Route 282, Nelson Ledge Rd., Nelson Township/ Garrettsville, OH 44231.
Swimming is available from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. everyday throughout the summer season if it's above 70 degrees and sunny.
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On non-festival weekdays, day passes to swim are $5 for ages 4-14 and $10 for ages 15 and up. Ages 0 -3 are free. During non-festival weekends, day passes are $6 for ages 4-14 and $12 for ages 15 and up.
It's the prefect place to grab your inflatables and float the day away. <3
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You can also make a weekend out of it and camp. Non-festival camping rates per night for ages 15 and up are $15 per night and ages 4 - 14 are $10 for the entire weekend.
The water at this beach is a magical shade of blue that makes you feel like you've stumbled upon a secret piece of paradise.
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If you're looking for the perfect beach day, look no further. (Note: Red-Cross-certified lifeguards are on duty daily.)
During festivals, this little slice of heaven comes alive with activity.
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To stay up to date on the quarry's festivals, follow them on Facebook here.

Nelson Ledges Quarry Park is located at 12001 Route 282, Nelson Ledge Rd., Nelson Township/ Garrettsville, OH 44231. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

For some excellent hiking you can do in the area, check out our previous article: The Hidden Park That Will Make You Feel Like You’ve Discovered Ohio’s Best Kept Secret.