Sometimes called ‘The Little Smokies of Ohio’, the 63,747-acre Shawnee State Forest is the largest state forest in Ohio. Some sections of the forest are used for logging, research, and other activities, but almost 8,000 acres of land have been designated as a wilderness. There are plenty of opportunities for recreation in the forest, including 60 miles of backpacking trails and 60 miles of trails designed to be used by both hikers and horseback riders. There are also 58 campsites throughout the area for visitors who want to spend a longer time in the forest; all campsites are free of charge.

4404 OH-125 West Portsmouth, OH 45663, Phone: 740-858-6652

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