Dogs can hike the forest's trails and share the horse and multi-use paths, including around Lake Vesuvius. Leash them in developed campgrounds and day-use areas, and keep them under control and clear of OHV riders on shared routes.
During Ohio's fall hunting seasons, keep dogs leashed and visible with blaze orange.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.
Ohio's only national forest, the Wayne covers about 244,000 acres of Appalachian foothills where dogs are welcome on its varied trail systems. With 79 miles of horse trails and the state's largest OHV trail network, it pays to know which trail you are on before bringing a pet. Dogs can hike the forest's trails and share the horse and multi-use paths, including around Lake Vesuvius. Leash them in developed campgrounds and day-use areas, and keep them under control and clear of OHV riders on shared routes.
A 6-foot leash is required in developed recreation areas like campgrounds, picnic areas, and trailheads. On the general forest and most trails there is no leash law, but your dog must be under control at all times.
During Ohio's fall hunting seasons, keep dogs leashed and visible with blaze orange.
Service animals are allowed where pets are not, under the ADA. A leash is still required.