Wayne National Forest, an Ohio National Forest located near Athens, Logan and Lancaster

WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST

WAYNE NATIONAL FOREST
13700 US-33
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

(lat:39.403 lon:-82.1674)

Located in southern Ohio, lies the Wayne National Forest encompassing over 160,000 acres. You can get there in no more than a day's drive from such metropolitan areas as Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Pittsburgh. Camping and picnicking season extends from May through September, except at Vesuvius Recreation Area where camping is permitted year-round. Southweast Ohio relishes its warm days and cool nights during May and June, with visitors claiming the swimming is best during July and August.

Featured Areas within the Park

Iron Ridge Campground Availability and Reservations

Iron Ridge is one of two campgrounds in the Vesuvius Recreation Area in southeastern Ohio's Wayne National Forest. Iron Ridge offers a great location for outdoor recreation, with activities like boating, swimming and fishing on Lake Vesuvius. Horseback riding and hiking are also available in the rolling hills surrounding the campground.The closest town is....more

Leith Run Campground Availability and Reservations

Leith Run Campground provides a beautiful location on the Ohio River, where grassy campsites and picnic areas make for a comfortable getaway in the Wayne National Forest. The campground is equipped with modern conveniences like flush toilets and electricity. The campground provides access to the mighty Ohio River and the Willow Island Pool, where....more

Oak Hill - Lake Vesuvius Availability and Reservations

Oak Hill Campground is one of two camping areas within Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. It has recently renovated and upgraded with modern conveniences like electric hookups and flush toilets. Lake Vesuvius is very close, providing access to ample recreational opportunities.The campground offers dozens of accessible single-family sites for tent and RV....more

Nearby Accommodations

Firefly Cottage on Lake Logan - Logan, OH

Cottages and Cabins

A lakeside retreat in the beautiful Hocking Hills on scenic Lake Logan. Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Satellite HD TV, sitting room, breakfast nook, and electric AC/Heat.

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DIRECTIONS

18.1 miles from park*

Location

Wayne National Forest is located near Athens, Logan and Lancaster

Nearby Parks

Sunday Creek State Wildlife Area

Trimble State Wildlife Area

Waterloo State Forest

Strouds Run State Park

Lake Logan State Park

Muskingum River Parkway

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

June 5 You missed the mark

The Wayne National Forest is not a park, but a National Forest. You should do your homework before putting this up.

please see www.stateforests.com

June 5 by james

wayne is the best to ride.other then buying a trail permit

April 8 Best Ohio Park, Just Beautiful! by N Students

Bordering West Virginia this area is the most picturesque in Ohio for natural landscaping, but not for the faint of heart. The hills, caverns, and trails are best viewed on foot. Bring your hiking boots!

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Area Campgrounds

Lake Snowden Campground
5900 U.S. 50
Albany, OH
740-698-6373

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Frank's Bait Carryout & Cnfctn
101 Central Ave
Athens, OH
(740) 593-3755

Area Cabins and Lodges

Burr Oak Resort
Glouster, OH
(740) 767-2112

Area Accommodations (over 20 miles away)

Trickle Creek at Hocking Hills - Logan, OH

Cottages and Cabins

Trickle Creek offers luxury cabins in Hocking Hills. The cabins are situated on nearly 236 acres of secluded cabin rentals in the deep wooded ravines in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Hocking County, Ohio.

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DIRECTIONS

22.5 miles from park*

Hidden Cave Cabin - Rockbridge, OH

Cottages and Cabins

Hidden Cave Cabin is an authentic log cabin with 2 bedrooms in a private wooded setting. It is located on one of the most scenic drives in Hocking Hills and just 3.6 miles to Rock House and less than 10 miles to Conkle's Hollow and Old Man's Cave.

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DIRECTIONS

24.1 miles from park*

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