Map of State Forests and District Office Contact
General Visitation and Policy Information
Horse Camps and Bridle Trails
History of Ohio State Forests
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Wayne National Forest
Our mission is to promote and apply management for the sustainable use of Ohio's private and public forest lands.
Program Administrator: Nate Kirk 614-265-6694
Division of Forestry 2045 Morse Rd. Building H1. Columbus, OH 43229
FIREWOOD ALERT! ODNR and the Department of Agriculture are trying to stop the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer which is an insect that kills ash trees.
Extensively found in Michigan and in parts of Indiana and Ohio, the movement of firewood from Michigan into Ohio and out of quarantined counties in Indiana and Ohio has been banned.
Campers warned not to risk fines if caught bringing firewood from these quarantined zones.
State Forest Planning Documents for Fiscal Year 2009 - These documents, that outline important activities such as timber harvests, prescribed burning, recreational trail activities, and other activities scheduled for the next 12 months on State Forests managed by the ODNR - Division of Forestry, were shared and discussed at annual statewide open houses. Should you have any questions regarding this information, please contact us.
Athens Open House (pdf) Chillicothe Open House (pdf) Maumee Open House (pdf) New Philadelphia Open House (pdf) Shawnee Open House (pdf)
AUDIO: ATVs and APVs
AUDIO: Ohio's Best Fall Color Trees
VIDEO and MORE AUDIO
The forests are open to visitors daily between 6:00 a.m. and 11 p.m., except Hocking State Forest which closes at dark. Campers, hunters, and those with special permits are allowed in authorized areas after hours.
Backpack Trails Two backpack trails available. The 60-mile Shawnee State Forest backpack trail crosses rugged terrain requiring moderate skill and endurance. The 23-mile Zaleski State Forest backpack trail provides a shorter and less strenuous hike.
Self-registration permits (no fee) available at each respective trailhead. Groups restricted to a maximum of ten persons and reservations are not required or accepted. Latrines and water (weather permitting) provided at various locations indicated on trail maps.
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