Hanging Rock OHV System
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Hanging Rock OHV System
The Hanging Rock area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This system has 26 miles of trail available for off-highway vehicle, mountain bike, and hiking use. These trails wind through an area strip-mined in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Much of the upland area was badly scarred, and some areas are left with steep slopes providing challenging trails to riders. The area is also known for its fishing ponds, 51 of which are available for fishing. The ponds which are scattered along the OHV trail, lend a picturesque backdrop to an OHV ride. Trailhead • Hanging Rock Trailhead
Before you go
Fees
OHV riding requires a trail permit
Hours
Trails are seasonally closed to off-highway vehicle and mountain bike use from winter to early spring. Visit our Recreation page to see seasonal open and close dates for the current year. • Day and night (with lights) access is permitted. • Open year-round for hiking.
Restrictions
For OHV riding: • OHV Trail Permit required • APV Registration required • No vehicles greater than 50 inches wide allowed • Possession of alcohol is prohibited on the Wayne National Forest per Ohio’s Open Container Law . • Helmets and protective eye-wear required. • Passengers may ride only if vehicle is designed by manufacturer to carry passengers.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
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