Wayne National Forest

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.

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For Visitors...

The things to do at Wayne National Forest are bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, water sports, winter sports, wildlife viewing, off-highway vehicles and learning about the history. Visitors taking a east Ohio vacation can find camping spots or RV spaces here. There's a picnic area and eating places.

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