Resources
• BackpackOhio.com
Information for planning an overnight trip or day hike on one of Ohio's backpacking trails.
Long Distance Hiking Across Ohio
• American Discovery Trail
Total mileage: 6,800 miles
Camping: Camping varies by section, creative camping in some sections
• Buckeye Trail
Total mileage: 444 miles
Camping: Camping varies by section, creative camping in some sections
• North Country National Scenic Trail
Total mileage: 4,600 miles
Camping:
Camping varies by section, creative camping in some sections
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Backpacking in Ohio
• Burr Oak State Park
Total mileage: 18 miles
Camping: Camping is available in the frontcountry family campground
• Caesar Creek State
Park
Total mileage: 14 miles
Camping: Camping is available in the frontcountry group camp area
• East Fork State Park
Total mileage: 14 miles
Camping: 4 designated backcountry locations, 2 with Adirondack shelters
• Lake Vesuvius Backpack Trail-Wayne National Forest
Total mileage: 16 miles
Camping: Undesignated backcountry camping
• Ohio State Parks & Forests
This site offers a compilation of backpacking opportunities on state land.
• Shawnee State Forest
Total mileage: 60 miles
Camping: Designated backcountry camping
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Tar Hollow State Forest
Total mileage: 21 miles
Camping: Frontcountry group/private, 5 designated backcountry sites
• Wayne
National Forest
Total mileage: 300 miles
Camping: Undesignated backcountry camping allowed most places
• Zaleski State Forest
Total mileage: 23 miles
Camping: Designated backcountry camping
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