List of Ohio state forests
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This List of Ohio state forests contains 20 state forests in the U.S. state
of Ohio
. The list gives the names, location of main entrance and area of the state forests.
Ohio
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
. The list gives the names, location of main entrance and area of the state forests.
OhioOhioOhio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
state forests
| Name | Location (of main entrance) | Area in acres (km²) |
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| Beaver Creek State Forest Beaver Creek State Forest Beaver Creek State Forest is a state forest in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Fredericktown Fredericktown, Ohio Fredericktown is a village in Knox County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,428 at the 2000 census.-History:Long before white settlers entered the area, Adena and Hopewell Indians inhabited the area of Fredericktown. Early settlers found three mounds and earthworks located on nearby hilltops... |
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| Blue Rock State Forest Blue Rock State Forest Blue Rock State Forest is a state forest in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Muskingum County Muskingum County, Ohio Muskingum County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074. Its county seat is Zanesville... |
4,587 acres |
| Brush Creek State Forest Brush Creek State Forest Brush Creek State Forest is a state forest in Adams County, Ohio, United States.... |
Rarden Rarden, Ohio Rarden is a village in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 176 at the 2000 census. It was originally called "Moccasin" by early Pennsylvania settlers, and it originated in 1846.-Geography:Rarden is located at .... |
13,502 acres |
| Dean State Forest Dean State Forest Dean State Forest is a state forest in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Lawrence County Lawrence County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 62,319 people, 24,732 households, and 17,807 families residing in the county. The population density was 137 people per square mile . There were 27,189 housing units at an average density of 60 per square mile... |
2,745 acres (10 km²) |
| Fernwood State Forest Fernwood State Forest Fernwood State Forest is a state forest in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Jefferson County Jefferson County, Ohio Jefferson County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 69,709. Its county seat is Steubenville and is named for Thomas Jefferson, who was at the time Vice President.... |
3,023 acres |
| Gifford State Forest | Athens County Athens County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 62,223 people, 22,501 households, and 12,713 families residing in the county. The population density was 123 people per square mile . There were 24,901 housing units at an average density of 49 per square mile... |
320 acres (1.3 km²) |
| Harrison State Forest Harrison State Forest Harrison State Forest is a state forest in Harrison County, Ohio, United States.... |
Harrison County | 1,345 acres (5 km²) |
| Hocking State Forest Hocking State Forest Hocking State Forest is a state forest in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The forest adjoins Hocking Hills State Park and three nature preserves including Conkle's Hollow State Nature Preserve.... |
Laurelville Laurelville, Ohio Laurelville is a village in Hocking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 533 at the 2000 census.The Hocking State Forest is located outside Laurelville.-Geography:Laurelville is located at .... |
9,696 acres |
| Maumee State Forest Maumee State Forest Maumee State Forest is a state forest in Fulton, Henry, and Lucas counties in the U.S. state of Ohio.-References:... |
Swanton Swanton, Ohio Swanton is a village in Fulton and Lucas counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 3,690 at the 2010 census.-History:A.D. Baker, a steam engine inventor, ran a machine shop in Swanton from 1901 to 1953.-Geography:... |
3,103 acres (12 km²) |
| Mohican-Memorial State Forest Mohican-Memorial State Forest Mohican-Memorial State Forest is a state forest in Ashland County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Ashland County Ashland County, Ohio Ashland County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States, and was formed in 1846 from parts of Huron, Lorain, Richland and Wayne Counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 53,139. Its county seat is Ashland... |
4,525 acres (17 km²) |
| Perry State Forest Perry State Forest Perry State Forest is a state forest in Perry County, Ohio, United States.... |
New Lexington New Lexington, Ohio New Lexington is a village in and the county seat of Perry County, Ohio, United States, southwest of Zanesville. The population was 4,689 at the 2000 census.In 1900, 1,701 people lived in New Lexington, Ohio; in 1910, 2,559 lived here.-Geography:... |
4,567 acres (18 km²) |
| Pike State Forest Pike State Forest Pike State Forest is a state forest in the state of Ohio. Located off State Route 124, it covers an area of in western Pike County and eastern Highland County.-History:... |
Pike Pike County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 27,695 people, 10,444 households, and 7,665 families residing in the county. The population density was 63 people per square mile . There were 11,602 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile... /Highland Highland County, Ohio As of the census of 2000, there were 40,875 people, 15,587 households, and 11,394 families residing in the county. The population density was 74 people per square mile . There were 17,583 housing units at an average density of 32 per square mile... counties |
12,084 acres |
| Richland Furnace State Forest Richland Furnace State Forest Richland Furnace State Forest is a state forest in Jackson and Vinton counties in the U.S. state of Ohio.-References:... |
Byer Byer, Ohio Byer is an unincorporated community in northwestern Washington Township, Jackson County, Ohio, United States. It lies along State Route 327 between Wellston and Londonderry. Pigeon Creek, a subsidiary of the Scioto River through Salt Creek, runs along the western edge of Byer; a covered bridge... |
2,524 acres (9 km²) |
| Scioto Trail State Forest Scioto Trail State Forest Scioto Trail State Forest is a state forest in Pike and Ross counties in the U.S. state of Ohio.... |
Chillicothe Chillicothe, Ohio Chillicothe is a city in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States.Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio and is located in southern Ohio along the Scioto River. The name comes from the Shawnee name Chalahgawtha, meaning "principal town", as it was a major settlement of... |
9,600 acres (38 km²) |
| Shade River State Forest Shade River State Forest Shade River State Forest is a state forest in Meigs County, Ohio. Forked Run State Park was carved out of it in 1949. Currently, this state forest comprises .... |
Meigs County Meigs County, Ohio Meigs County is a county located in the state of Ohio, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,770. Its county seat is Pomeroy, and it is named for Return J. Meigs, Jr., the 4th Governor of Ohio.-Geography:... |
2,859 acres |
| Shawnee State Forest Shawnee State Forest Shawnee State Forest is a state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located in western Scioto County and encompasses of woodland. It is the largest state forest in Ohio. As with many government owned forests, some parts of Shawnee are actively managed through logging and other activities... |
West Portsmouth West Portsmouth, Ohio West Portsmouth is a census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,458 at the 2000 census. The citizens of West Portsmouth are served by the Washington-Nile Local School District .... |
63,747 acres |
| Sunfish Creek State Forest Sunfish Creek State Forest Sunfish Creek State Forest is a state forest in Monroe County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Monroe County Monroe County, Ohio Monroe County is a county located in the state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,642. Its county seat is Woodsfield and is named for James Monroe, Secretary of State when the county was formed and later President of the United States.... |
637 acres (2.6 km²) |
| Tar Hollow State Forest Tar Hollow State Forest Tar Hollow State Forest is a state forest in Hocking, Ross, and Vinton counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is part of an area of protected land that also includes Tar Hollow State Park.... |
Chillicothe Chillicothe, Ohio Chillicothe is a city in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States.Chillicothe was the first and third capital of Ohio and is located in southern Ohio along the Scioto River. The name comes from the Shawnee name Chalahgawtha, meaning "principal town", as it was a major settlement of... |
16,354 acres |
| Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest The Vinton Furnace State Experimental Forest/Raccoon Ecological Management Area is a state forest in Vinton counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. It comprises 15,849 acres, the largest remaining intact block of forest in Ohio still available for permanent protection. Since 2000, data collected at... |
Vinton County Zaleski, Ohio Zaleski is a village in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 375 at the 2000 census; it is estimated to have risen to 399 by 2009.-History:Six Native American mounds, built by the prehistoric Adena culture, were once located at Zaleski... |
15.849 acres |
| Yellow Creek State Forest Yellow Creek State Forest Yellow Creek State Forest is a state forest in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States.-References:... |
Columbiana County Columbiana County, Ohio Columbiana County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2010, the population was 107,841. It is named for Christopher Columbus and the county seat is Lisbon.... |
756 acres (3.1 km²) |
| Zaleski State Forest Zaleski State Forest Zaleski State Forest is the second-largest state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio, located primarily in Vinton County, with areas in Athens County as well. The 28,000 acre forest surrounds Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County, and extensively borders the Waterloo Wildlife Research Station in... |
Zaleski Zaleski, Ohio Zaleski is a village in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 375 at the 2000 census; it is estimated to have risen to 399 by 2009.-History:Six Native American mounds, built by the prehistoric Adena culture, were once located at Zaleski... |
26,827 acres |