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Gifford State Forest
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Location: office: 19275 S.R. 374 Rockbridge, Ohio 43149
Contact: Administrative Offices, Hocking State Forest
Phone: 740-385-4402
Gifford State Forest is the smallest of Ohio's state forests, at 320
acres, but offers some very pleasant hunting and hiking opportunities in
the scenic northern edge of Athens County. Game animals such as deer, grouse, and rabbit, as well as many non-game
animals, thrive in the area. Hunting these and other game animals is
permitted on the forest in season. The forest is open to the public from
6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily.
Activities: Hunting, fishing, hiking
Camping: None
Get There!
17 miles northeast of Athens on St. Rte. 377
