Clocking in a whopping 26,000 acres and listed as the second largest forest in the Ohio state park system, you may have to ask the boss for a little extra time off to enjoy Zaleski State Forest in its entirety. Bring Black Beauty along for the camping experience and explore 50 miles of trails on horseback together, or just pack a well-worn pair of boots and trek the 25 miles of trails designated for hiking. Did we mention you can always backpack in if you want a more remote experience? Hunters and fishers will also quickly find their home here, where 4,000 acres set aside for wild turkey production mean you'll be able to share some serious Thanksgiving bounty. Grab some tackle and cast a line in Lake Hope, or just kick your
Clocking in a whopping 26,000 acres and listed as the second largest forest in the Ohio state park system, you may have to ask the boss for a little extra time off to enjoy Zaleski State Forest in its entirety. Bring Black Beauty along for the camping experience and explore 50 miles of trails on horseback together, or just pack a well-worn pair of boots and trek the 25 miles of trails designated for hiking. Did we mention you can always backpack in if you want a more remote experience? Hunters and fishers will also quickly find their home here, where 4,000 acres set aside for wild turkey production mean you'll be able to share some serious Thanksgiving bounty. Grab some tackle and cast a line in Lake Hope, or just kick your feet back and listen to the forest teem with life come sunset. Don't forget to pack that camera and some extra batteries—this area is just begging to become your next desktop background.
Horseback riding is one of the best ways to enjoy the larger-than-life beauty of Zaleski State Forest, so double your pleasure by taking an overnight there! A primitive camp that still provides drinking water for your horse (just not for you!), Zaleski Forest Horse Camp gives you the opportunity to further your adventure in this vast wooded territ Read more...
Located in the awesome expanse of Zaleski State Forest, Atkinson Ridge Hunters Camp offers rustic camping options for those looking to get some game in the area. Specific parts of the forest are maintained for local grouse, squirrel and wild turkey populations in order to keep conditions optimal for reproduction. The camp operates according to whe Read more...
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Zaleski State Forest
Clocking in a whopping 26,000 acres and listed as the second largest forest in the Ohio state park system, you may have to ask the boss for a little extra time off to enjoy Zaleski State Forest in its entirety. Bring Black Beauty along for the camping experience and explore 50 miles of trails on horseback together, or just pack a well-worn pair of boots and trek the 25 miles of trails designated for hiking. Did we mention you can always backpack in if you want a more remote experience? Hunters and fishers will also quickly find their home here, where 4,000 acres set aside for wild turkey production mean you'll be able to share some serious Thanksgiving bounty. Grab some tackle and cast a line in Lake Hope, or just kick your
Clocking in a whopping 26,000 acres and listed as the second largest forest in the Ohio state park system, you may have to ask the boss for a little extra time off to enjoy Zaleski State Forest in its entirety. Bring Black Beauty along for the camping experience and explore 50 miles of trails on horseback together, or just pack a well-worn pair of boots and trek the 25 miles of trails designated for hiking. Did we mention you can always backpack in if you want a more remote experience? Hunters and fishers will also quickly find their home here, where 4,000 acres set aside for wild turkey production mean you'll be able to share some serious Thanksgiving bounty. Grab some tackle and cast a line in Lake Hope, or just kick your feet back and listen to the forest teem with life come sunset. Don't forget to pack that camera and some extra batteries—this area is just begging to become your next desktop background.
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in Zaleski State Forest
Horseback riding is one of the best ways to enjoy the larger-than-life beauty of Zaleski State Forest, so double your pleasure by taking an overnight there! A primitive camp that still provides drinking water for your horse (just not for you!), Zaleski Forest Horse Camp gives you the opportunity to further your adventure in this vast wooded territ Read more...
Located in the awesome expanse of Zaleski State Forest, Atkinson Ridge Hunters Camp offers rustic camping options for those looking to get some game in the area. Specific parts of the forest are maintained for local grouse, squirrel and wild turkey populations in order to keep conditions optimal for reproduction. The camp operates according to whe Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
Public campgrounds (book externally) —