| Shawnee State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category VI (protected area with sustainable use of natural resources) | |
 View from Picnic Point in Shawnee State Forest | |
| Location | Scioto, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°41′35.6″N 83°7′44.1″W / 38.693222°N 83.128917°W |
| Area | 63,747 acres (257.97 km2) |
| Website | Shawnee State Forest |
Shawnee State Forest, also known as "Ohio's Little Smokies", is a state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located in western Scioto County and eastern Adams County and encompasses 63,747 acres (25,797 ha) of woodland. It is the largest state forest in Ohio.[1] As with many government owned forests, some parts of Shawnee are actively managed through logging and other activities. However, approximately 8,000 acres (3,200 ha) of the forest is designated as wilderness, with no roads or logging allowed. The Forest surrounds Shawnee State Park and contains inholdings as well.
- ^ "Shawnee State Forest". ODNR Division of Forestry. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved Aug 11, 2015.