Facility · Ohio ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Wayne Purchase Unit (NF) · Open Access
Located 70 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio, the Athens Unit of the Athens Ranger District is home to the Wayne National Forest Welcome Center. From here you can learn about all that the Wayne National Forest has to offer and plan your trip.
39.40306, -82.16722 · 39°24'11.0"N 82°10'2.0"W
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 38 | 42 | 52 | 65 | 72 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 76 | 65 | 53 | 43 |
| Low °F | 22 | 23 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 59 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 42 | 32 | 27 |
| Precip in | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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