Explore and Discover Ohio’s Fall Foliage Color!

Welcome to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fall Color Homepage. This site will serve as your guide to Ohio’s fall foliage color season.

This page provides information for travelers who want to map a scenic road trip, adventurers who are refreshed and energized by the cool autumn weather, vacationers who seek places of solace to enjoy the changing seasons, and students who need a resource for leaf collection projects.

ODNR’s Fall Color Forecasters are calling for another spectacular parade of fall foliage viewing opportunities. While parts of the state experienced dryer than normal conditions in late summer, the overall precipitation for Ohio was normal to above normal – a good indicator that our woodland canopy will be bursting with bright yellows, robust reds, and deep oranges! Peak color should occur in early October for the northern third of Ohio; mid-October for central Ohio, and late October for the southern third of the state. Sunny autumn days and cold – but not freezing – nights are the optimal conditions for the most vibrant fall colors.

FEATURES

Hit the Roads
Suggested routes for scenic drives

To Do List
Exciting outdoor programs let you maximize your time outdoors this fall:

Halloween Campout, Dillon (SE) - Oct. 28-29. Join fellow campers for seasonal fun including Costume and campsite decorating contests, pumpkin decorating & trick or treat. All reservable campsites are booked for this event; however, a limited number of non-reservable campsites are available on a first-come first served basis.  Check campsite availability at www.ohiostateparks.org. For more information about the event, call (740) 453-4377.

Halloween Campout, Deer Creek (C) - Oct. 28-30. Family fun for campers includes hayrides, trick or treat, crafts, games & campsite decorating. All reservable campsites are booked for this event; however, a limited number of non-reservable campsites are available on a first-come first served basis.  Check campsite availability at www.ohiostateparks.org. For more information about the event, call (740) 869-3124.

Haunted Hocking, Hocking Hills (SE) - Oct. 28-30 at the Old Man’s Cave campground. Celebrate Halloween with campsite and pumpkin decorating, hayrides, trick or treat & movies. All reservable campsites are booked for this event; however, a limited number of non-reservable campsites are available on a first-come first served basis.  Check campsite availability at www.ohiostateparks.org. For more information about the event, call (740) 385-6841.

ROAR Day, Lake Hope (SE) - Oct. 29, 9 AM - 3 PM at the shelterhouse and Hope School. ROR stands for Rural Ohio Appalachia Revisited. Celebrate southeast Ohio’s rich heritage with Appalachian crafts, food and entertainment, plus Halloween treats. For more information about the event, call (740) 596-3030.

more events and activities

Lodging Reservations
Foliage season is a beautiful and bustling times in Ohio. Reserve lodging at an Ohio State Park in advance when traveling during foliage season.

ID Your Trees
The Ohio Tree Index is a useful resource for tree ID.

To help Ohioans and out-of-state visitors make the most of this popular outdoor season, weekly updates are available from the best Fall Color viewing locations across the state by calling 1-800-BUCKEYE.