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Richland Furnace State Forest
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Richland Furnace ATV Area |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This historic state forest offers about 8 miles of trails that wind through a deep forest setting. Flint outcrops that were once used by Native Americans and an old iron furnace that was used about 150 years old can be seen along the trail.
The staging area has plenty of room for trailers and has a large shade gazebo with a couple informational kiosks. The trails are mostly hard packed with some light elevation changes.
The forest is only open for day use but camping can be found about 5 miles east at Lake Alma State Park.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Ohio APV Tag |
| Dates Open | April 1 - November 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (62 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 62 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | open half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | OHVs must not have an engine displacement greater than 40 horsepower. | |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Wellston, OH | ||
| From: Wellston, OH
1) Take SR-327 north about 5 miles 2) Turn right CR-32, continue .8 miles 3) Veer left at fork, continue about 1 mile. 4) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Richland Furnace State Forest 345 Allen Avenue Chillicothe, OH 45601 (740) 493-2441 forestry.comments@dnr.state.oh.us ohiodnr.gov |
| Contact Info | Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles 1970 West Broad Street Columbus, OH 43223 (614) 752-7800 webmaster@dps.state.oh.us www.bmv.ohio.gov |
| Comment | ATV and Motorcycle Registration Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 2,524 acres (4 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 8 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 750 to 900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Few | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (E) | Gas-N-Stuff (740) 384-5605 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (E) | Gas-N-Stuff (740) 384-5605 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (E) | Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (E) | Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Lake Alma State Park Campground (740) 384-4474 or (866) 644-6727 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (E) | Gas-N-Stuff (740) 384-5605 |
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