CAMPGROUND AND RESTROOM FACILITIES CLOSED

In response to guidance from federal and state health officials, all developed recreation facilities on the Wayne National Forest will be closed until further notice. By closing these facilities, the USDA Forest Service is taking necessary measures to safeguard the health of employees and the public to minimize the impacts and spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The following areas are closed:

All developed recreation facilities on the Wayne National Forest. This includes all restrooms and campgrounds located on the Ironton Ranger District and on the Athens and Marietta Units of the Athens Ranger District. Use of boat ramps and trailheads for hiking is still permitted.

All Wayne National Forest trails are currently open for hiking use only. Trails designated for off-highway vehicle, mountain bike, and horseback riding are currently closed to those uses, but open for hiking. Boat ramps are open. All developed campgrounds are closed, but dispersed camping is still allowed on national forest lands away from developed recreation sites. All restroom facilities, including outdoor toilets, are closed.

NO RESTROOMS OR TRASH RECEPTACLES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST VISITORS. If you visit, please practice the Seven Principles of Leave No Trace ethic. Remember, if you pack it in, please pack it out: https://www.fs.fed.us/lei/no-trace-ethics.php

These actions have been taken based on the best available medical advice for cleaning per CDC guidelines and to promote social distancing. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work through this unpredictable and rapidly changing situation. For the most current and accurate information about the COVID-19 virus, contact your local health officials or visit www.coronavirus.gov.