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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
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Forked Run State Park adjacent
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 Public Recreational Areas near Shade River State Forest
Use ODNR's Recreational Areas by County Map to locate State Parks, Nature Preserves, Boating Areas, and public hunting and fishing areas near Shade River State Forest.
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History of Ohio’s State Forests officially began in 1916, but its roots go back much further. READ MORE>
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Shade River State Forest Notes
Nestled in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio, Shade River State Forest encompasses mostly wooded country. Native hardwoods grow on what was formerly abandoned, unproductive farmland.
In the 1950s, a few abandoned field areas were planted with different species of pines including white, red and loblolly pine. In addition, many acres of native Virginia pine, shortleaf pine and pitch pine are present. Modern forestry practices are evident throughout the forest. Large blocks of Virginia pine are being harvested for conversion to hardwood species, which are more beneficial and have greater commercial value.
The forest is open year-round to hunting, hiking and general sight-seeing. Camping, swimming and fishing are available in nearby Forked Run State Park. Portions of the forest are within sight of the Ohio River near the Belleville Locks and Dam at Reedsville. Truck farming is common on the fich floodplain soil near the river. Crops of cabbage, tomatoes, sweet corn and cucumbers are produced.
General Forest Rules
- Shade River Forest is open to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
- Motor vehicles are restricted to roads provided for such travel. State forest roads have a speed limit of 30 mph.
- Horses may be ridden only along forest roads or on designated bridle trails.
- Camping and building of fires are not permitted.
- Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed except from tree seed orchards or posted areas.
- General visitation guidelines
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