Wayne National Forest - Alerts & Notices

Please be aware of all Special Orders, Conditions, and Public Notices when visiting the Wayne National Forest. This information can assist you in preparing for a safe visit. Special Orders update the legal usage of the forest and may change as conditions or land management requirements evolve.

Special Orders

Special Orders establish certain travel regulations, closures, and other restrictions on the use of the Forest for public health and safety purposes, or to protect natural resources. Please direct specific questions regarding a special order to your local District Ranger's office.

Number	Order Description	Effective Date	Effective Until
09-14-20-23	Lake Vesuvius	07/15/2020	Indef
09-14-20-21	Developed Recreation, Camping, and Trail Use Closures	04/01/2020	Indef
09-14-01-2020	B uckeye Xpress Closure Order	03/09/2020	12/31/2020
14-01-2018	Prohibitions on the Wayne National Forest	10/01/2018	11/30/2023
14-01-2015	Closure Order for underground mines, tunnels and iron furnaces	3/23/2015	Indef.
09-14-20-24	Telegraph Trail Closure Order	08/02/2020	Indef.
0914-04-2019	Wolcott Trail Closure - Southwestern Section	08/22/2019	Indef.
0914-05-2019	Wolcott Trail Closure - Southwestern Section	08/22/2019	Indef.

Alerts

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Daily Closures for Telegraph Trail
Area(s): Pine Creek OHV System, Lyra Trailhead, Telegraph Trailhead, Wolcott Trailhead

Date(s): Aug 3, 2020

The Telegraph Trail from Pine Creek Road (Scioto County Road 10) to Brushy Fork Road (Bloom Township Rd 292, as depicted on the attached map as a Bold and Dashed Pink Line (Exhibit A) is closed weekly from 12:00 AM Monday through 11:59 PM.Friday EXCEPT on Federal Holidays.

Additionally, Forest Road 60 and Forest Road60B, as depicted on attached map as a Bold Purple Line (Exhibit A), are for Administrative Use ONLY and therefore closed to public vehicle traffic.

See the full closure order for map of the closure and more information.
Forest Open to Visitors
Date(s): May 15, 2020

All trails, camping sites, and facilities are open on Wayne National Forest. However, campgrounds and the beach at Lake Vesuvius, and camping at Long Ridge Trailhead are all closed due to maintenance. Our offices are open virtually.

Conditions

Road Conditions

Know the condition and status of highways and roads en route to your destination. Good planning can save you time!

Weather

Before traveling or going outdoors to recreate, it's good to check the current weather and weather forecast. Local conditions can change quickly. Be well prepared so you can enjoy your trip!

Public Notices

The Threat of the Emerald Ash Borer

The emerald ash borer poses a real threat to our eastern forests. Please help us protect the ash trees on the Wayne National Forest by doing your part to keep this invasive insect our of southeastern Ohio.