Wayne National Forest
Dispersed camping is generally allowed
On national forest and grassland, camping outside developed campgrounds is generally permitted unless an area is posted closed or a local order says otherwise. Stay on existing surfaces, camp away from water and trailheads, and check the forest's current orders before you go — fire restrictions change through the season.
Rules change with fire season and local order. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm on the managing office’s official page
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Official Forest Service page- Area
- 1,338 sq mi
- Managed by
- Forest Service
- Campgrounds
- 19
- Longest rig
- 90 ft
Where the land is, and what fits
The official Forest Service boundary with every campground we hold inside it. Tell it how long your rig is and the map keeps only what takes it — public land rarely matches the shape people picture, and neither does what you can actually get into.
Official unit boundary · USDA Forest Service · 19 campgrounds shown
- Burr Oak Cove CampgroundEarly Spring – Winter. Visit our Recreation page to see seasonal open and close dates for the current year. · First-come, first-served
- Hanging Rock OHV SystemSeason not published
- Iron Ridge CampgroundApril 23 · First-come, first-served
- Kinderhook Horseback Riding SystemSeason not published
- Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding SystemSeason not published
- Lamping Homestead Recreation AreaSeason not published
- Lane Farm CampgroundApril 15 – December 19
- Leith Run Recreation Areato 90 ft · 23 sites · Electric · Pull-throughEarly Spring – Fall. Foot travel is allowed year-round. · Reservations accepted
- Monday Creek OHV SystemSeason not published
- Oak Hill CampgroundFirst-come, first-served
- Paddle Creek Horse CampNot available.
- Pine Creek OHV SystemMarch
- Pine Knob LoopFirst-come, first-served
- Ring Mill CampgroundNone required.
- Stone Church Horse CampSeason not published
- Stone Church Horseback Riding SystemSeason not published
- Superior OHV SystemSeason not published
- Timbre Ridge LakeYear round
- Two Point Group CampgroundReservations accepted
Wayne National Forest
The Wayne National Forest is located in the Appalachian part of the US state of Ohio, in the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. It is the first and only national forest in Ohio. Forest headquarters are located between The Plains and Nelsonville, Ohio, on US Route 33 overlooking the Hocking River.
Extract from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Agency description not published.
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