Welcome to the Wayne National Forest. The Wayne is located in the hills of southeastern Ohio. The Forest is a patchwork ownership that covers over a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills. The Forest is divided into three blocks administered out of two Ranger District offices at Nelsonville and Ironton with a field office in Marietta.
We have over 300 miles of trails for hiking, all-terrain vehicle riding, mountain biking, or horseback riding in season. Come enjoy the great outdoors on your Wayne National Forest.
Over 700 guests came to help Smokey Bear celebrate his 65th birthday party at the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center near Nelsonville. Thanks to everyone who attended this special event...
Young's Branch Prescribed Burn Pictures
November 2008, Firefighter's from the Wayne National Forest conducted a 400-acre prescribed burn in southeastern Ohio.
Hocking County Prescribed Burn
On March 22, fire crews from the Athens & Ironton Ranger District of the Wayne National Forest improved the habitat for the Henslow's sparrow by burning 110 acres of grasslands in Starr township off Meada Road in Hocking County.
Welcome to the Wayne National Forest. The Wayne is located in the hills of southeastern Ohio. The Forest is a patchwork ownership that covers over a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills. The Forest is divided into three blocks administered out of two Ranger District offices at Nelsonville and Ironton with a field office in Marietta.
