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Camping for off-roading in Ohio
15 camps in Ohio listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail. The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 62°F.
Best areas for off-roading
- Around Portsmouth9 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
- Around Athens6 camps for off-roading within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Ohio are good for off-roading?
15 camps listing off-roading, or within a mile of an ATV or dirt-bike trail; 2 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Jun & Aug–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In August expect highs near 85°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 80% also offer hiking, 53% also offer horseback riding, 47% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open off-road (ohv) in OhioThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Paddle Creek Horse CampFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This horse camp is a large level field with ample area for trailers and horses. Some hitching rails are provided. This camping area is open year-round and is kept mowed and has a capacity…
View camp → - Pine Creek OHV SystemFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Trail Advisory-Wayne National Forest Supervisor Anthony Scardina has issued a Closure Order for a portion of the Telegraph Trail, located on the Ironton Ranger District in Lawrence County.…
View camp → - Stone Church Horse CampFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
This trailhead is part of the [Stone Church Horse Trail System](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/wayne/recreation/ohv/recarea/?recid=6223).
View camp → - Monday Creek OHV SystemFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This trail system, north of Nelsonville, provides…
View camp → - Ironton Ranger District - Ironton AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
The Ironton Ranger District is located in Lawrence, Scioto, Gallia, and Jackson counties. Total acreage is 107,090 acres. Visitor information can be obtained from the Ironton Ranger Station…
View camp → - Athens Ranger District - Athens AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the…
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