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Recreation

OSU College Forests
College of Forestry

McDonald Research Forest is a managed forest dedicated to education and research. You are invited to learn about forest ecology and forest management by foot, horseback, or non-motorized bicycle on authorized trails and roads. During your visit please help us protect research endeavors.

Find out more about recreation and events on the Forest by checking the links to the left.

While visiting the Research Forests, please abide by the following rules:

  • Stay on the trails!
  • Do not block gates or roadways to emergency vehicle access.
  • Smoking, alcohol, and other drug use is prohibited.
  • Campfires or other fires are prohibited.
  • Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited on the Forest roads and trails.
  • The Forest is closed from dusk to dawn.
  • Firearms are prohibited except during authorized hunts.
  • Overnight camping is prohibited.
  • Animals are permitted in the Forest if the owner maintains control of their animal. If not under control by voice command, the animal must be kept on a leash at all times.
  • It is unlawful to construct, maintain, or alter trails without permission of OSU.
  • Removal of plants and other forest products is prohibited.