PERRY STATE FOREST
Whether you come to Perry to Ride APVs (all purpose vehicles), go horseback riding, hunt or just visit, you will have an enjoyable state forest experience. Much of Perry State Forest was strip mined for coal prior to existing reclamation law, resulting in very rugged, sometimes barren terrain. Since the state acquired the area in 1961, some reclamation has been accomplished, including a large area along CR 48. Several reforestation and test tree planting have been established on the forest. Note: The AVP area is open from April 2 through November 30. The Perry APV area is the most popular public riding area in Ohio. Miles of challenging trails are open. Picnic tables and latrines are provided at the parking area. Perry State Forest has a very scenic, day-use bridle trail system. Parking for horse trailer rigs is provided along County Road 48. The Miles Lake water is suitable for horses. The diversity of forest cover encourages a variety of wildlife species and hunting opportunities.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
GeneralLand, acres4567
Day-UseHuntingyes
Hiking Trail, miles16
Bridle Trails, miles8
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Park Visitor Online Reviews
April 27 One of my favorite places to ride by yzfrey133
Good trails.Something for everyone. Would like to see a better trial marking system. Especially one that would show you how to get back to the parking lot. Over all I liked it the trails better than Wayne
November 23 good atv rideing by JAB
has nice trail riding and challenging hill climbs something for everyone
April 19 my response by lacie
my class went thier for a feild trip to plant trees its so nice out their and its really hard work planting trees in 100 degrees
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| Tackle Box Drive Thru
11345 State Route 37 E
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(740) 342-3328
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3587 Newark Rd
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| Dillon Falls Store
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| D & D Bait
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| Longs Pay Lake
3200 Chandlersville Rd
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1984 Bell Bottom Rd Se
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| Fishing: Walmart #1594
911 Hebron Rd
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| Area Resorts and Lodging |
| Hide-A-Way Hills Club Inc
Route 1
Bremen, OH
(614) 837-3866
| Center Sanctum The
1204 Brandywine Blvd # C
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(740) 450-1600
| Burr Oak Resort
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(740) 767-2112
| Hide-A-Way Hills: Lodge
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(740) 569-4136
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