US Forest ServiceFree
Shawnee State Forest Backcountry OH
Portsmouth, Ohio, Ohio663 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Backpacking and primitive camping in Shawnee State Forest, Ohio. Called "Little Smokies" for its similar terrain.
Peak season temperatures
87°F
Avg high
67°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Eastern Red BatRough GreensnakeEastern CopperheadDusky SalamanderEastern Worm Snake
Activities
BackpackingHikingWildlife ViewingMountain Biking
Amenities
Trail AccessCreek AccessTent Pad
Site types
BackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 663 ft
- Peak temps
- 67°–87°F
- Rating
- 4.2 (24)
- Coordinates
- 38.6534, -83.3234
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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