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The Wayne National Forest is within a few hours’ drive of several metropolitan areas such as Columbus, Akron, Cleveland, Dayton, Cincinnati, Louisville and Pittsburgh. Yet it retains an air of nostalgia, with covered bridges, rockshelters, springs and rugged hills covered with hardwood and pine, visitors to the Wayne are welcome to camp, hike, hunt and fish. There are over 400 miles of trails on the forest for hiking, off-highway vehicle (OHV) riding, mountain biking or horseback riding.

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Hune Bridge Campground
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Access the Hune Bridge Campground along the National Forest Covered Bridge Scenic Byway (S.R. 26) in Washington County. The campground is located across the historic Hune Covered Bridge. The…

Iron Ridge Campground
Site Open
Hiking
This newly renovated family campground is located on a ridge on the east side of Lake Vesuvius and accesses Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area facilities by a hiking trail.The campground has a total of…

John's Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This trailhead is part of the Lake Vesuvius Horse Trail System. The Lake Vesuvius horseback trails system 46.66 miles long and is composed of 9 trails, 4 trailheads, and one horse campground.The Lake…

Kinderhook Horseback Riding System
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Biking
This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of…

Kinderhook Trailhead
Site Open
Biking Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This is the Wayne National Forest's newest trail system which provides 12 miles of scenic riding. Horses, mountain bike riders, and hikers are welcome on this trail.The trail winds through some of…

Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Lake Vesuvius horse trails wind through some of the most striking landscapes in Ohio. They will lead you through a variety of vegetation where many species of wildlife live. You will ride along…

Lake Vesuvius Picnic Areas - Furnace Shelter
Site Open
Picnicking
This day use picnic shelter has a 125 person capacity and includes a ballfield and an amphitheater. It sets just above the historic Vesuvius furnace ruins and south of Vesuvius Lake. The shelter…

Lake Vesuvius Picnic Areas - Roadside Shelter
Site Open
Picnicking Hiking
This day use picnic shelter has a 125 person capacity. It is located along the road near the historic Vesuvius Furnace and Lake Vesuvius Dam. The shelter is equipped with water, grills, and picnic…

Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Hiking
The Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area is the Wayne National Forest's premier developed recreation site and is named after the historic Vesuvius Iron Furnace. The rugged hills and out-cropping cliffs…
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