Please be aware of all Special Orders, Conditions, and Public Notices when visiting the Wayne National Forest. This information can assist you in preparing for a safe visit. Special Orders update the legal usage of the forest and may change as conditions or land management requirements evolve.
Special Orders
Special Orders establish certain travel regulations, closures, and other restrictions on the use of the Forest for public health and safety purposes, or to protect natural resources. Please direct specific questions regarding a special order to your local District Ranger's office.
Number |
Order Description |
Effective Date |
Effective Until |
---|---|---|---|
14-01-2018 | Prohibitions on the Wayne National Forest | 10/01/2018 | 11/30/2023 |
14-01-2015 | Closure Order for underground mines, tunnels and iron furnaces | 3/23/2015 | Indef. |
14-01-2017 | Telegraph Trail Closure Order | 09/06/2017 | Indef. |
Public Notices
Order 09-14-24-02: Forest-Wide Restrictions- Forest Development Roads
Prohibts using a forest development roadway for commercial hauling and operating or utilizing a motor vehicle on a forest development roadway in violation of
the state of Ohio motor vehicle code.
Order 09-14-24-03: Forest-Wide Restrictions – Occupancy And Use
Outlines prohibitions regarding occupancy and use within the Wayne National Forest.