Vinton County is known for its rugged hillsides, vast forests, and wealth of diverse wildlife. Although once a fast growing center of industry, the land has mostly reverted back to wilderness, leaving Vinton County to claim a reputation as Ohio’s last frontier. Many areas for recreation can be found in the numerous public parks and forests within county boundaries.
Lake Hope State Park
Zaleski State Forest
Lake Alma State Park
Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest
Superior Wildlife Area
Richland Furnace State Forest
Raccoon Ecological Management Area
Lake Rupert and the Wellston Wildlife Management Area
Turkey Ridge Wildlife Area
Waterloo Wildlife Area
Tar Hollow State Forest
Wayne National Forest
Hocking Hills Region
