Monday Creek OHV System

Facility · Ohio ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Wayne National Forest (NF) · Open Access

908 ft
Elevation

The Monday Creek area of the Wayne National Forest provides some excellent opportunities for riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs). This trail system, north of Nelsonville, provides approximately 75 miles of designated trails to OHV riders, mountain bikers, and hikers. Loading ramps are available at the New Straitsville and White Oak Trailheads.

Trailheads

  • Monday Creek Trailhead
  • Sycamore Trailhead
  • Elm Trailhead
  • Scarlet Trailhead
  • Red Oak Trailhead
  • White Oak Trailhead
  • Long Ridge Trailhead
  • New Straitsville Trailhead

Getting there

This trail system has 8 trailheads. The New Straitsville Trailhead is located on SR 595, 2 mi. south of New Straitsville. To get to the Dorr Run OHV Area (5 trailheads), follow the signs at the two exits off US Hwy 33, SR 595 in Haydenville and the western Nelsonville exit to the roundabout. The Monday Creek Trailhead is on CR24 between Carbon Hill and Buchtel. The Long Ridge Trailhead is on SR 78, between Buchtel and Murray City.

39.49783, -82.21017 · 39°29'52.2"N 82°12'36.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.12.73.43.73.94.04.53.52.82.92.82.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Monday Creek OHV System

Can you reserve a site at Monday Creek OHV System?
No. Monday Creek OHV System is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Monday Creek OHV System

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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