US Forest ServiceFreeWayne National Forest
Wayne NF Dispersed OH
Nelsonville, Ohio, Ohio751 ft🗓 Year-round
About this site
Dispersed camping in Wayne National Forest — Ohio's only national forest. Appalachian foothills, iron furnace ruins.
Peak season temperatures
89°F
Avg high
66°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Southern Redbelly DaceLong-tailed SalamanderTree SwallowEastern Hognose SnakeEastern CopperheadGreat Horned Owl
Activities
OHV RidingHikingWildlife ViewingFishing
Amenities
Fire RingCreek NearbyOHV Access
Site types
TentCar CampOHV
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Wayne National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- Year-round
- Elevation
- 751 ft
- Peak temps
- 66°–89°F
- Rating
- 3.9 (18)
- Coordinates
- 39.4634, -82.2812
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