Dispersed Camping in Athens County, Ohio
Showing 10 locations in Athens County.
Ard Burr Oak Cove Campground Road
This Forest Service road provides seasonal motorized access in Wayne National Forest near Burr Oak State Park. It is suitable for passenger cars with an asphalt surface on the main approach transitioning to unpaved sections. Nice wooded scenery with quiet surroundings.
Ard Sand Run Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Ard Sand Run road within Wayne National Forest. The road is paved, making it easily accessible for most vehicle types looking for a quiet forest setting.
Begley's ATV Campground
A developed private campground catering primarily to off-road vehicle enthusiasts, offering easy access to surrounding trail systems.
Blue Dog Bike Camp
A primitive walk-in or bike-in campsite located along the Baileys Trail System, designed primarily for cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts.
Burr Oak State Park Campground
A scenic state park campground situated on a hilltop overlooking Burr Oak Lake. Offers a mix of electric and non-electric sites, though services are limited outside the peak summer season.
Dorr Run Trailheads & FR-3602 Dispersed Area
A corridor of OHV-accessible trailheads and roadside pullouts within Wayne National Forest. Dispersed camping is permitted at several trailheads, including Sycamore, Elm, Red Oak, and Trailhead #3, with many areas offering gravel parking lots, vault toilets, and fire rings. The upper trailheads are seasonally closed and gated, while lower spots remain accessible year-round. This area is highly popular with off-highway vehicle riders and experiences heavy recreational use on weekends.
Forest Road Ard T 0347 Dispersed
Dispersed roadside camping sites within Wayne National Forest along Forest Road Ard T 0347. The corridor features quiet, forested areas with rustic space for dispersed setups.
P-Q Trail Camp 3
A basic dispersed forest campsite situated along the P-Q Trail in Wayne National Forest.
Strouds Run State Park Campground
This quiet state park campground offers dozens of primitive sites surrounded by mature trees and scenic hiking trails. Visitors can enjoy nearby lake access with a swimming beach and seasonal boat rentals.
Wildcat Hollow Trailhead & Dispersed Area
A peaceful forest staging area located within Wayne National Forest. It serves as a trailhead for backpacking, offering space for vehicle parking and immediate access to primitive walk-in camp spots along the loop trail.