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Our mission is to promote and apply management for the sustainable use of Ohio's private and public forest lands.
State Forest Program Administrators
Division of Forestry 2045 Morse Rd. Building H1. Columbus, OH 43229
3390 County Road D Swanton, Ohio 43558 419-822-3052
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Total acres: 3,103 County: Fulton, Henry and Lucas Counties
The Division of Forestry expresses its appreciation to Ohio Woodland Job Corps members and volunteer recreational user groups for helping restore these vital trails. June 5th tornado damage
Public Recreational Areas near Maumee State Forest Use ODNR's Recreational Areas by County Map to locate State Parks, Nature Preserves, Boating Areas, and public hunting and fishing areas near Maumee State Forest. Maumee State Forest Habitat Restoration (pdf)
Maumee State Forest Notes The Maumee State Forest Windbreak Arboretum was established in 1990. This area is set aside for the purpose of evaluating tree and shrub species for their suitability for use in windbreaks. A variety of management and cultural techniques relative to windbreaks is also demonstrated at this site.
The Oak Openings Metropark lying northeast of Maumee State Forest has picnic areas and other day-use facilities.
General Forest Rules
Maumee State Forest is open to visitors between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.
Hunting is permitted within Maumee State Forest in accordance with Division of Wildlife regulations.
Snowmobiles, motorcycles and mountain bikes are permitted in the All-Purpose Vehicle Area.
Horseback riding is permitted only along roads or on designated bridle trails.
Camping and building of fires is prohibited.
Disturbance, defacement or destruction of any property, material, natural feature or vegetation is prohibited. Berries, nuts and mushrooms may be gathered and removed from state forest land.
General visitation guidelines