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Our mission is to promote and apply management for the sustainable use of Ohio's private and public forest lands.

Program Administrator: Nate Kirk
614-265-6694

Division of Forestry
2045 Morse Rd.
Building H1.
Columbus, OH 43229

Map of Ohio State Forests and District Office Contacts
Most State Forests do not have office support staff and due to field responsibilities management personnel may be difficult to reach at times. Additional information about a particular State Forest may also be obtained by contacting the appropriate district administrative office.
Division of Forestry
District Offices:

952 Lima Ave. Box B
Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: (419) 424-5004
Maumee State Forest
2205 Reiser Ave. SE.
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: (330) 339-2205
Beaver Creek State Forest
Fernwood State Forest
Harrison State Forest
Mohican-Memorial SF
Yellow Creek State Forest
2045 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43229
Phone: (614) 265-6694
Blue Rock State Forest
Hocking State Forest
Gifford State Forest
Perry State Forest
Shade River State Forest
Sunfish State Forest
Zaleski State Forest
345 Allen Ave.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
Phone: (740) 774-1596
Tar Hollow State Forest
Scioto Trail State Forest
Pike State Forest
Dean State Forest
Richland Furnace State Forest
13291 US 52
West Portsmouth, OH
45663-8906
Phone: (740) 858-6685
Shawnee State Forest
Brush Creek State Forest

State Forests have active forest management and wildlife habitat management programs. Guided tours of these areas and the Zaleski State Forest sawmill, may be arranged.

All bridle trails are open to hiking.

Mountain bikes are permitted on APV trails. Mountain bikes are also permitted on bridle trails at Scioto Trail State Forest and designated trails at Mohican.

Most State Forests are open for hunting in season.