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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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Oak Hill Campground
Site Open
Hiking
The new campground is beautifully designed with 27 RV (includes Pine Knob Loop) sites and one group site (Two Points Group Camp). All campsites are fully accessible with water and electrical…

Ohio River Scenic Byway
Site Open
Scenic Drives
This byway follows the Ohio River and traverses two of the units (Ironton and Marietta) of the Wayne National Forest. Some of the Forest provides a backdrop to the byway's scenery, in other cases,…

Old Stone Church Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
This trailhead is part of the Stone Church Horse Trail System.Named for the skeletal ruins of an old stone church nearby, the Stone Church Horse Trail System provides a great opportunity for scenic…

Paddle Creek Horse Camp
Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
This horse camp is a large level field with ample area for trailers and horses. Some hitching rails are provided. This camping area is open year-round and is kept mowed and has a capacity for…

Pine Creek OHV System
Site Open
Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking
Trail Advisory-Wayne National Forest Supervisor Anthony Scardina has issued a Closure Order for a portion of the Telegraph Trail, located on the Ironton Ranger District in Lawrence County. The order…

Pine Knob Loop
Site Open
This family campground is located adjacent to Oak Hill Campground.

Red Oak Trailhead
Site Open
Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Biking Hiking
This trailhead is part of the Monday Creek OHV System. The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs).North of…

Ring Mill Campground
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Water Activities
This was once the site of a mill and farmstead. The mill is now gone, but the stone house of its original owner, built in 1846, is still located at the site. The house is on the National Register of…

Rock House Trailhead
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
This 0.75-mile trail provides hikers with a great view of rock overhangs and follows a cliff face. Reflect on the power of erosion and the geologic wonder of the natural rock houses. Benches,…

Rutherford Wetland
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Rutherford Wetland includes the Ora E. Anderson Nature Trail. This wetland is 20 acres and is located on the Athens Ranger District, just west of the community of Carbon Hill in eastern Hocking…
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