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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

3390 County Road D Swanton, Ohio 43558 419-822-3052 Directions to forest Total acres: 3,103 County: Fulton, Henry and Lucas Counties Brochure with map (pdf) APV area rules and regulations.

Public Recreational Areas near Maumee State Forest
Use ODNR's Recreational Areas by County Map to locate State Parks, Nature Preserves, Boating Areas, and public hunting and fishing areas near Maumee State Forest.

Additional Information History of Ohio’s State Forests officially began in 1916, but its roots go back much further. READ MORE> AUDIO SEGMENTS AUDIO: ATVs and APVs AUDIO: Firewood Alert VIDEO and MORE AUDIO>

Maumee State Forest Notes
The Maumee State Forest Progeny Test Site is an area set aside for the purpose of evaluating genetic selections for superior characteristics. The superior trees will then be grafted into orchards where their seed will be collected and grown in the state tree nurseries. These improved seedlings will then be sold to Ohioans for reforestation purposes.

The Maumee State Forest Windbreak Arboretum was established in 1990. This area is set aside for the purpose of evaluating tree and shrub species for their suitability for use in windbreaks. A variety of management and cultural techniques relative to windbreaks is also demonstrated at this site.

The Oak Openings Metropark lying northeast of Maumee State Forest has picnic areas and other day-use facilities.

General Forest Rules

Maumee State Forest is open to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
Hunting is permitted within Maumee State Forest in accordance with Division of Wildlife regulations.
Snowmobiles, motorcycles and mountain bikes are permitted in the All-Purpose Vehicle Area. Out of state trail permits are no longer honored in Ohio.
Horseback riding is permitted only along roads or on designated bridle trails.
Camping and building of fires is prohibited.
Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed from state forest land.
General visitation guidelines