Monroe County Parks & Nature Preserves

The following list of parks and preserves includes those managed by federal, state, county, and non-governmental agencies (such as the National Audubon Society, the Nature Conservancy, various historical societies, etc.).

We have tried to collect information on the activities and facilities available at various parks, but things may change without us knowing about it. So please double-check the information at the official site (click on the park’s name to go there).

Consol Energy Powhatan Point Wildlife Agreement Area (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 4,216 acres
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Particularly good site for bird watching

Kiedaisch Point Park (County Park)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 213 acres
• Hiking trails, overlook with view of Ohio River

Monroe Lake Wildlife Area (State Wildlife Area)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 1,333 acres
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Includes shotgun range

Rothenbuhler Woods (State Nature Preserve)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 44 acres
• Permit required
• Contact the Nature Conservancy for information

Sunfish Creek (State Forest)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Park size: 637 acres
• No facilities

Wayne NF – Marietta Unit (National Forest)

• Location: See above link for driving directions and maps.
• Trail map
• Park size: 67,224 acres
• Total trail length: Multitude of hiking, biking, bridle trails
• Dog friendly
• Bridle trails
• Fishing (check the official site to see if there are any restrictions)
• Hunting when in season with license. Please visit park web site for details.
• Camp sites
• Mountain bike trails
• Restrooms
• Wayne NF Marietta Unit Points of Interest
  • Haught Run Campground
  • Hune Bridge Campground
  • Kiderhook Horse Trail (Bridle, Hiker, Mountain Bike Trail)
  • Lamping Homestead (hiking, camping, fishing)
  • Leith Run Recreation Area
  • North Country Trail
  • Archer’s Fork Loop Trail
  • Covered Bridge Trail
  • Ohio View Trail
  • Ring Mill Campground
  • Scenic River Trail (Hikers, Mountain Bikes)
  • Wayne NF – Camping Brochure
  • Wayne NF Trail Map
• TrekOhio posts about Wayne NF – Marietta Unit

Last Update: 02/03/2013 13:10:40

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