Wayne NF

600–1,400 ft · OH🚗 Directions

Wayne National Forest in SE Ohio. Rolling Appalachian foothills with oak-hickory, dying ash, and scattered old orchards. Largest contiguous forest in Ohio. Early-season morels on south slopes, then ridgetops later.

Trees:White Oak Hickory White Ash

Updated Apr 13, 6:46 PM

Foraging Potential80/100

❌Moisture

✅Soil Temp

✅No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

69°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

Drought

None

Snowmelt

complete

Viable Species

MODERATE

True Morel

moisture marginal

Limiting Factors

Insufficient moisture

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Nearby Camping

Carthage Gap Camp

developed

~19.7 mi from center

Reserve →

Timbre Ridge Lake

dispersed

USFS~30 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

Reserve →

River's Edge Campground

developed

~30.2 mi from center

Reserve →

Lake Vesuvius Horseback Riding System

developed

USFS~35.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

Reserve →

Elkins Creek Horse Camp & Tack

developed

~36.4 mi from center

Reserve →

Paddle Creek Horse Camp

developed

USFS~37.1 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

Reserve →

Butcher Bend 4-H Camp

developed

~38.1 mi from center

IRON RIDGE - LAKE VESUVIUS

developed

USFS~39.3 mi from centerThere is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee./night

Reserve →

Iron Ridge Campground

developed

USFS~39.4 mi from centerFee required/night

Reserve →

Iron Ridge Campground

developed

USFS~39.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

Reserve →

Pine Knob Loop

developed

USFS~39.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

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Two Point Group Campground

developed

USFS~39.5 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

Reserve →

OAK HILL - LAKE VESUVIUS

developed

USFS~39.5 mi from centerThere is a $5 electric hookup fee. The total fee of electric site is composed of $15 basic camping fee and $5 electric fee./night

Reserve →

Oak Hill Campground

developed

USFS~39.8 mi from centerFee required/night

Wayne National Forest

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LAKE VESUVIUS RECREATION AREA

developed

USFS~40.2 mi from center

Reserve →

Ironton Ranger District - Ironton Area

developed

USFS~40.6 mi from center

Camp Arrowhead

developed

Boy Scouts of America~42.3 mi from center

KOA Kampground

developed

~42.6 mi from center

Jim's Campground

developed

~42.7 mi from center

Reserve →

K & A Camp Site

developed

~43.5 mi from center

Washington County Fairgrounds Campground

developed

~44.7 mi from center

Reserve →

Sandcastle Campground

developed

~45.7 mi from center

Athens Ranger District - Marietta Area

developed

USFS~46.1 mi from center

⚠ Road Access Notice

Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.