Recreation area

Ohio River Scenic Byway

Wayne National Forest · Ohio — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This byway follows the Ohio River and traverses two of the units (Ironton and Marietta) of the Wayne National Forest. Some of the Forest provides a backdrop to the byway's scenery, in other cases, loop trails off the byway offer visitors alternative routes to explore. A Forest campground along the byway, trails, and other amenities offer byway travelers an opportunity to explore the Wayne.

Getting there

Follows the Ohio river from the Pennsylvania/Ohio state line across the state. Transects the Wayne National Forest on the Marietta Unit and the Ironton District.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.