Strouds Run State Park
20+ miles of trails wind through the hills and ravines surrounding Dows Lake near Athens Ohio. The trails are maintained by the Athens County OHC chapter and provide beautiful vistas of the glacial ravines. The t... horsetraildirectory.com
Wayne National Forest - Athens Ranger District
In the hills of southeastern Ohio, towns are few and far between. This region is known as Ohio's Hill Country. Campers and hikers enjoy the tranquility of the only national forest in Ohio. The forest is open year-round ... discoverohio.com
Strouds Run State Park
Strouds Run State Park is located in Athens County, little more than an hour's drive south of Columbus. The scenic forested hills & valleys are home to a diverse array of wildlife. Go hiking on 15.5 miles of nature trai... discoverohio.com
Fox Lake Wildlife Area
This 421-acre wildlife area lies 4 miles west of Athens, Ohio. The wildlife area includes rolling hills, woods, open fields, and two water areas. Situated among wooded hillsides is 48-acre Fox Lake. A small pond is on t... discoverohio.com
Waterloo Wildlife Area
This rugged, heavily forested wildlife area is located 10 miles west of Athens at the junction of State Routes 56 and 356. The Waterloo Wildlife Research Station occupies the entire wildlife area.Although this is essent... discoverohio.com
Burr Oak State Park
- Burr Oak State Park epitomizes the wilderness character of southeast Ohio. Miles of forested ridges and hollows comprise these foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The woodlands support a variety of wildlife including... wildernet.com
Lake Hope State Park
Lake Hope State Park is located in Vinton Co., 20 mi. west of Athens. The nature center and nature programs celebrate thearea's colorfulpast& interesting natural history. Try hand-feeding hummingbirds.Hike 17 mi. of nat... discoverohio.com
Zaleski State Forest
The Zaleski State Forest is the second largest in Ohio's state forest system. The Zaleski State Forest Backpack Trail was established to provide backpacking opportunities as well as to introduce some scenic and historic... discoverohio.com
Burr Oak Cove
Within an hour's drive of the caves and cliffs of Hocking Hills State Park. From Athens, 20 mi N on US 33 and OH 13. recreation.gov
Zaleski State Forest
- The Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in the system enveloping both Lake Hope and Lake Hope State Park. Several interesting areas exist within the forest including Waterloo Wildlife Management Area, Turke... wildernet.com
Gifford State Forest
- This state forest was donated to the state in 1959 by William Gifford Selby under conditions that it be used for experimentation and research. It was named for his mother Virginia Gifford and her family. Today, Gifford S... wildernet.com
Wayne National Orv Trails
- The Wayne National Forest covers an area of rolling Appalachian foothills. There are some unique features including the Vesuvius Furnace, a partially restored iron furnace built in 1833. The Irish Run Natural Bridge is o... wildernet.com
Tom Jenkins Dam And Burr Oak Lake
- Within an hour's drive of the caves and cliffs of Hocking Hills State Park, the Tom Jenkins Dam and Burr Oak Lake facility wind over 664 acres with nearly 8 miles of shoreline. Water depths reach approximately 30 feet at... wildernet.com
Nelsonville Water Park
Come check out the awesome water slide and chill by the pool!The Nelsonville Water Park is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. discoverohio.com
Desonier (Marie J.) Nature Preserve
Located in the southeastern corner of Athens County, the Desonier Nature Preserve offers 491 acres with a variety of habitats typical of Appalachian Ohio. The area is diverse in vegetation and ranges from various suc... discoverohio.com
Lake Hope State Park
- Lake Hope State Park is truly a nature lover's dream. In the forest-draped hills, the observant visitor can discover the abundant natural resources of this wild and scenic park. It is a rugged, heavily forested region tr... wildernet.com