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USA Ohio Wayne National Forest

Rutherford Wetlands, Athens District
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Nearby Parks:
 Wayne National Forest Dam
 Wayne National Forest Pond
 Sunday Creek State Wildlife Area
 Trimble State Wildlife Area
 Burr Oak State Park
 Perry State Forest
 Avondale State Wildlife Area
 Lake Logan State Park
 Stroud Run State Park
 Lake Hope State Park
 Gifford State Forest


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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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Area Accommodations
Cottages and Cabins
Rose's Vacation Cabin - Glouster, OH
Burr Oak State Park - Located in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. Rose's Vacation Cabin Rental is a special place to make your Honeymoon, Anniversary, or Family Getaway a relaxing experience.
Web Site: http://www.rosesvacationcabinrental.com
Mesa Vista Lodge - Union Furnace, OH
Mesa Vista Lodge offers 4200 sq. ft. of luxury living with 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 2 gas log fireplaces, massive kitchen/dining/great room with cathedral ceiling, 8-10 person hot tub and 2400 sq. ft. of covered walk-around porch.
Web Site: http://www.mesavista-lodge.com/
Hocking Hills Dreamscape Hideaway - Logan, OH
This is not your typical cabin in the woods and you ain?t gonna be roughing it. It?s a log home lovingly furnished to make you feel spoiled. From the moment you enter, you?ll realize that you?ve found your dreamscape. Beautiful, tranquil music playing the background (feel free to take the CD home with you), luxurious amenities all around you, a soothing, private hot tub overlooking the forest and a bottle of champagne chilling next to the flick-of-a-switch gas fireplace. Oh yes, you have arrived! And we promise you?ll wish you never had to leave.
Web Site: http://www.dreamscapehideaway.com/
B&Bs / Inns
A Georgian Manner Bed and Breakfast - Logan, OH
Overlooking Lake Logan in the heart of the Hocking Hills. We are the perfect location for romantic getaways, honeymoons, anniversaries, Ohio elopements and weddings. The Ohio Honeymoon Suite with 2-person heart shaped jacuzzi is the favorite choice.
Web Site: http://www.georgianmanner.com/
Cottages and Cabins
At Boulders Edge - Rockbridge, OH
A Hocking Hills getaway. One and two bedroom cabins
Web Site: http://www.atbouldersedge.com
The Ohio Outback Lodge - McConnelsville, OH
In the heart of Ohio the Outback Lodge is located in Southeast Ohio, just minutes from the beautiful Muskingum River. The 2,200 square foot Lodge is constructed of Pine Logs, full basement, beautiful rural setting. It has wooded area as well as a creek and pond. This is a beautiful outdoor vacation spot.
Web Site: http://www.theohiooutbacklodge.com
Tranquil Retreat Cabins - South Bloomingville, OH
Let nature entertain you! Whether you are sitting in the Hot Tub, OR relaxing on one of our log beds, OR just listening to the rippling stream, Or exploring the small cave on the property, NATURE SURROUNDS YOU!
Web Site: http://www.tranquilretreatcabins.com
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Local Visitor Information Web Sites
Hocking Hills Internet Guide - hockinghills.com
Offical Guide to Southeastern Ohio's Scenic Wonderland, the Hocking Hills. The 9 State Parks and State Forests. How to get there, things to do, interesting local merchants, what to see, places to stay. Reserve your cabin or campsite online!

Web Site: http://www.hockinghills.com
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Wayne National Forest - Official Site For Wayne National Forest
Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area - Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. Welcome to the Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. This multi-purpose development on the 143 acre Lake Vesuvius is located 6.5 miles north of Ironton, just off State...
Wayne National Forest - Recreation. Forest Facts. Maps. Forest Planning. Forest Projects. Reading Room / Bulletin Board. Partnership & Volunteer Information. Special Events. Vesuvius Recreation Area. WNF Homepage. ...
Wayne National Forest: Sierra Club - Ohio Chapter - Select an Issue. Environmental Update Main. Energy. Stop Sprawl. Wildlands Campaign. End Commercial Logging. Clean Water. Stop Global Warming. Human Rights. Global Population. Responsible Trade....
Economic Impact of Wayne National Forest: Sierra Club - Ohio Chapter - Select an Issue. Environmental Update Main. Energy. Stop Sprawl. Wildlands Campaign. End Commercial Logging. Clean Water. Stop Global Warming. Human Rights. Global Population. Responsible Trade....
Wayne National Forest; Revised Land and Resource Management Plan; Athens, Gallia, Hocking, - Federal Register document
Section by Section Close Up - ... of Burr Oak Lake and goes into the Wayne National Forest. Eventually the trail follows the Burr Oak ... Burr Oak area to go through the Wayne National Forest. Public camp grounds are available at Burr ...
Ohio Trails - Ohio Multi-Use Trails Association "To promote the development and maintenance of trails throughout Ohio" "To pursue, promote and protect the interests of trail users" Faced with the rapidly...
Ohio Chapter - ohio.sierraclubaction.org. Wednesday, July 03, 2002 Take Action! Online activism is a fast, easy, and amazingly effective way for you to make a difference. With this free service, you can...
Ohio Triathlon and Multi-Sport CalendarTriFind.com - ... -Road Series #1 Beginner, Sport, Expert Location: Wayne National Forest . Hocking College Phone: 740-342- ... Sign Up Sunday, May 12, 2002 Wayne National Forest, Ohio: Ohio Adventure Race Series #1 ...
CyclePath - Cycle Path Bicycle Shop's informational web pages
EcoCity Cleveland | Calendar - Activist alerts. Below you will find a list of events or upcoming legislation to be aware of and, if possible, to act upon. Wayne Forest plan Buckeye Forest Council is seeking signatures for a...
Rural Action | Economic Indicators - Economic Indicators. Not long ago, rural communities were much more self-sufficient. Today, local economies are involved in international economic activity that has created wealth for our...
New Straitsville Section Close Up - HOME PAGE. BUCKEYE TRAIL ASSOCIATION. UPCOMING EVENTS. BTA WORK PARTIES. CIRCUIT HIKE. ON-LINE STORE. TRAIL ALERTS. PHOTO GALLERY. FEATURED HIKE. SHORT HIKES. << Stockport Section. New...
Wayne National Forest moves location - Wayne National Forest moves location -- January 8, 2001. Construction is completed and the Wayne National Forest is moving to its new office. The facility is located along US 33 between Athens...
Proclamation Boundary of Wayne National Forest - Proclamation Boundary of Wayne National Forest. Metadata: Identification_Information. Spatial_Data_Organization_Information. Distribution_Information. Metadata_Reference_Information. ...
hockinghills.com Presents The Hocking Hills Region of Ohio - - Southeastern Ohio's Scenic Wonderland. The 9 State Parks and State Forests. How to get ... 9000 acres of state forest land, part of the Wayne National Forest, contains 4 nature preserves and one of the ...
Maps to the NCT - How to Locate NCT Maps. We wish that all the official maps of the NCT were complete and available. Unfortunately, that won't be a reality for a number of years. The number one search request on...
A Brief History of the North Country Trail Association - ... not completed until 1992; and Ohio's Wayne National Forest, where scattered federal land ownership meant slow trail development. The Wayne National Forest would ultimately be the only National ...
Area Campgrounds
Campbell Cove Camping
30775 Lake Logan Road
Logan, OH
740-385-2994


Happy Hills Campground and Cabins
22245 S.R. 278 South
Nelsonville, OH
740-385-6720


Scenic View Family Campground
29150 Pattor Rd
Logan, OH
740-3854295


Area Fishing Related Businesses
Frank's Bait Carryout & Cnfctn
101 Central Ave
Athens, OH
(740) 593-3755


John Bait & Tackle
351 Short St
Logan, OH
(740) 385-4772


Tackle Box Drive Thru
11345 State Route 37 E
New Lexington, OH
(740) 342-3328


Whitetail Trophy & Exotics
1984 Bell Bottom Rd Se
New Straitsville, OH
(740) 385-9079


Area Resorts and Lodging
Paniccia Real Estate Services
29043 Hide Away Hills Rd
Sugar Grove, OH
(740) 746-9999


Hide-A-Way Hills Club Inc
29042 Hide Away Hills Rd
Sugar Grove, OH
(740) 746-9589


Burr Oak Resort
Glouster, OH
(740) 767-2112


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Area Activities
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Hocking Hills Internet Guide - hockinghills.com - Rockbridge, OH
Offical Guide to Southeastern Ohio's Scenic Wonderland, the Hocking Hills. The 9 State Parks and State Forests. How to get there, things to do, interesting local merchants, what to see, places to stay. Reserve your cabin or campsite online!

Web Site: http://www.hockinghills.com
USA Ohio Wayne National Forest
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