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Cuyahoga Valley · July

Cuyahoga Valley in July

July is the busiest time to visit Cuyahoga Valley — busier than June, about as busy as August.

Crowd score

How busy it gets

10/10
Peak

The park's busiest time. Reservations, early starts, and patience recommended.

About 100% of this park's busiest month.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →

Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe

Visitation

Typical July visits vs. the year

July (typical)389,608
Peak — July389,608
Quietest — January100,772

Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.

Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025

Weather

July weather

Avg high
Avg low
Precipitation
4.3"
Sunrise
5:06 AM
Sunset
7:57 PM
Daylight
14.9h

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, CUYAHOGA FALLS 1.1 ESE, OH US

This week

7-day forecast for Cuyahoga Valley

DayConditionsHighLowPrecip chance
Fri 10Light drizzle83°F72°F43%
Sat 11Overcast87°F69°F2%
Sun 12Overcast84°F61°F3%
Mon 13Mostly clear87°F62°F5%
Tue 14Mostly clear88°F66°F1%
Wed 15Overcast88°F68°F2%
Thu 16Light drizzle89°F71°F7%

Forecast data by Open-Meteo

Source: Open-Meteo

What's open

Cuyahoga Valley in July: access

Cuyahoga Valley National Park is open everyday, 24 hours a day with the following exceptions: Brandywine Falls, Ledges, Octagon, Kendall Lake, and Kendall Hills close from dusk until morning opening.

No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.

Source: NPS Data API

Conditions

Current alerts

  • Caution

    Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning

    Car break-ins in Cuyahoga Valley have tripled since 2022, resulting in theft of personal items like credit cards. Do not leave valuables in your car. As a last resort, lock items in your trunk before arriving. Thieves target parking lots regularly.

  • Information

    Expect Crowding

    Parking lots and popular destinations are crowded especially on weekends and days with warm weather between 10 am and 3 pm.

  • Information

    Current East Rim Trail Status: Open

    As of Friday, July 3, 2026, the East Rim Trail System remains open. For more information, visit the website linked below. In good conditions the mountain bike trails are open 6 am-11 pm for bikers and as posted for other trail users. In wet or hazardous conditions, the trail will close to all users to prevent damage. Be flexible; conditions may change throughout the day.

    Details on nps.gov →

Source: NPS Data API

Context

Cuyahoga Valley crowds across the year

JanFebMarAprMayJun10JulAugSepOctNovDec

Alternatives

Quieter nearby in July

FAQ

Cuyahoga Valley in July

How busy is Cuyahoga Valley in July?

July rates 10/10 for crowds (Peak) at Cuyahoga Valley National Park — about 100% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 389,608.

What is the weather like at Cuyahoga Valley in July?

In July, Cuyahoga Valley averages a high of 0°F and a low of 0°F, with about 4.3 inches of precipitation.