Wayne National Forest: Ohio's Only National Forest
Wayne National Forest is Ohio's only national forest: 240,000+ acres of Appalachian foothills, 300 miles of trails, backcountry solitude, and historic iron furnaces.
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Parks and areas offering camping across Ohio — from primitive tent sites to full-service campgrounds with electric hookups, showers, and advance reservations at state parks.
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Cuyahoga Valley National Park: Complete Trail Guide
Cuyahoga Valley National Park — Ohio's only national park. Complete guide to Brandywine Gorge, Ledges Trail, Blue Hen Falls, and the Towpath Trail with seasonal tips.
Nate Calloway
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, MI: 42-mi hard route, 2,500 ft gain. Stunning Lake Superior waterfalls & cliffs with backcountry camping. Full trail guide.
Lori Jordan
Sea Rim State Park: Gulf Coast Trail Hiking Guide
Sea Rim State Park, Texas Gulf Coast: 2.5-mi easy hike, 10 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Gulf beach & marshland wildlife near Port Arthur. Full hiking guide & visitor tips.
Lori Jordan
Mark Twain National Forest, Lake, Historical Site, and State Park
Mark Twain State Park, Missouri: 5-mi moderate loop, 350 ft gain, 2.5 hrs. Scenic Lake Clemens trails with wildlife & camping. Full hiking guide & trail map.
Lori Jordan
Salt Fork State Park: Hiking Guide & Trail Map 2026
Salt Fork State Park: 8-mi loop, 500 ft gain, 4 hrs. Ohio's largest state park with scenic ridges, wildlife & lakeside trails. Full hiking guide with map.
Lori Jordan
Mohican State Park & Memorial Forest: Trail Guide & Gorge Hike
Mohican State Park and Mohican-Memorial State Forest near Loudonville, OH: a 6.5-mile gorge loop with a covered bridge, the Clear Fork waterfall and old-growth hemlock. Full trail guide.
Lori Jordan
Zaleski State Forest: Trails, Map & Hiking Guide
Zaleski State Forest in Vinton County, OH: 23.5-mi hard loop, 1,500 ft gain, 12 hrs. SE Ohio backcountry hiking with wildlife & camping. Full trail guide.
Lori Jordan
Buckeye Trail: Ohio's Premier Long-Distance Hike
Buckeye Trail: Ohio's 1,444-mi long trail. 5,000 ft gain, 50-hr thru-hike. Scenic views, wildlife & backcountry camping statewide. Full section trail guide.
Lori Jordan