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Articles / Information:

Log Sheets:
  • Field Log (.doc), by Eric McFadden, WD8RIF
    two per 8.5x11 page; add your name and callsign, print, cut, staple, and hit the field!

Parks on the Air (POTA) Planning Materials:
  • Parks on the Air (POTA)
  • POTA Spots

  • All POTA Units in the USA Interactively Mapped
  • OK1SIM's Ham-Map.com — POTA, SOTA, & WWFF units mapped

  • N3VEM: POTA Logging (video) — the skinny on log-generation & getting P2P credit

  • Find County for State QSO Parties given address or lat/long: What County Am I In?

  • Determine lat/long:
    • Right-click on Google map and select "What's Here?",
    • click on lat/long in results-box, and
    • Grab non-decimal lat/long from URL bar or grab decimal lat/long from left-panel.

  • Getting Spotted by Reverse Beacon Network (link):
    Have you ever wondered what the minimum is needed on CW to get spotted by the RBN (Reverse Beacon Network)?

    If you send a CQ, sign your call once, listen, and send another CQ, with your call, that is sufficient to get you spotted. The CW Skimmer software listens to a 50-Hz decoder channel in a 255-character FIFO-style buffer, and if the software "hears" two repetitions in that span, together with the keywords CQ or TEST (there are some others, more appropriate for DXing, like UP 1), then it will spot you.

    Above info from one of the RBN developers.

    Obviously if your CQ has other info, like CQ POTA or CQ PARKs, it is still captured. Sending CQ POTA is NOT needed to be spotted on the POTA spots page.

    — Glenn, AE0Q


World Wide Flora & Fauna (WWFF) Planning Materials:

POTA / WWFF Entities to Consider:

  • ODNR Lands and Facilities interactive map
  • ODNR Public Hunting and Wildlife Area Maps
  • OpenStreetMap

  • Southern Ohio (south of I-70):

    • A.W. Marion State Park KFF-1931 / US-1931 (Circleville, OH)
      • Google map; 60 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-04-19.

    • Acadia Cliffs Wildlife Area US-9442 (Washington County, OH)
      • Google map; 18 miles from Athens
      • Parking area (map); Ranger Mark Basinger confirms this is within the WA.
      • No Verizon cell-signal.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-02-11.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-29.

    • Adams Lake Prairie State Nature Preserve US-9391 (West Union, OH)
      • Google map; 100 miles from Athens.
      • SNP is entirely within SP; operating within SNP is a two-fer with SP.
      • Try parking area on Park Rd 1 (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-11-26.

    • Adams Lake State Park KFF-1932 / US-1932 (West Union, OH)
      • Google map; 100 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-06-30.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-11-26.

    • Ales Run Wildlife Area US-9443 (Caldwell, OH)
      • Google map; 64 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Hopp's Ridge / 272 (south) (map).
      • Try pull-off on Heddleson Ridge / 271 (north-east) (map).
      • Try pull-off on Heddleson Ridge / 271 (north-east) (map).
      • Try parking area Heddleson Ridge / 271 (north-east) (map).
      • Try pull-off on Heddleson Ridge / 271 (north-east) (map).
      • Try (narrow) parking area on Heddleson Ridge / 271 (north-east) (map).

    • Appalachian Hills State Wildlife Area US-8112 (south of The Wilds)
      • try boat ramps on Weaver's Haul Road (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Equine Area
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-23 at Equine Trail Area

    • Barkcamp State Park KFF-1934 / US-1934 (Belmont, OH)
      • Google map; 130 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-10-12.

    • Beaver Creek Wildlife Area US-9446 (Xenia, OH)
      • Google map; 130 miles from Athens
      • Try parking at Siebenthalen Fen Boardwalk (map).
      • Try parking on New Germany Trebein Rd (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-11-27 at Siebenthalen Fen Boardwalk.

    • Blue Rock State Forest US-5436 (Muskingum County, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF at the fire tower on 2019-08-24.
      Activated by WD8RIF at the fire tower on 2021-02-27.
      Activated by WD8RIF as a two-fer with Blue Rock State Park on 2022-04-08.
      Activated by WD8RIF as a two-fer with Blue Rock State Park on 2022-04-15.

    • Blue Rock State Park KFF-1936 / US-1936 (Blue Rock, OH)
      • Google Map; 51 miles from Athens
      • An activation of Blue Rock State Park might qualify as a two-fer activation of Blue Rock State Forest.
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      • Poor Verizon cell-signal is available at the swim-beach parking area; SMS.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-24 at Hilltop Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-27 at the swim-beach parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-08 at the swim-beach parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-15 at the swim-beach parking area.

    • Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve US-9394 (Logan, OH)
      • Google map; 32 miles from Athens
      • Try north trailhead parking (map); weak Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try west trailhead parking (map).
      • Try east trailhead parking (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-10-30 at the north trailhead parking area.

    • Boord State Nature Preserve US-9395 (Cutler, OH)
      • Google map; 30 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area (map).
      • Try parking area (map); no Verizon cell-signal.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-21.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-29.

    • Broken Aro Wildlife Area US-9447 (Wellston, OH)
      • Google map; 36 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Tick Ridge Road (map); Verizon cell-signal available; .
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-08-31.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-12-31 on a very muddy Tick Ridge Road.

    • Brush Creek State Forest US-5437 (Adams, Pike, Scioto Counties, OH)
      • Google map; 82 miles from Athens
      • No Verizon cell-signal available on Coffee Hollow Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-09-02.

    • Buckeye Lake State Park KFF-1938 / US-1938 (Buckeye Lake, OH)
      • Google map; 59 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Brooks Park.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Crane Lake / north shore boat launch area.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Brooks Park on 2019-06-01.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Brooks Park on 2020-09-07.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Brooks Park on 2020-10-03.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Crane Lake on 2021-04-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-11.

    • Burr Oak State Park KFF-1939 / US-1939 (Glouster, OH)
      • Google map; 20 miles from Athens
      • NCNST passes through BOSP at Dock 3
      • NCNST passes through BOSP at high elevation at Nature Center
      • Tom Jenkins Dam is not part of Burr Oak State Park.
      • K8RAT: try the field on Beach Road just north of the beach parking lot (map).
      • WD8RIF: try Horseman's Area above beach.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Horseman's Area.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at water tower.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Lodge and Conference Center.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Dock 3 (as of 2023-11-11).
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Dock 4.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Dock 1.
      • Weak Verizon cell-signal available at entrance to swimming beach parking area.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Nature Center for BOSP/NCNST 2-fer.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-05 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-04-24 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-07 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-12 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-14 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-27 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-28 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-18 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-09-19 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-02 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-17 at Dock 4.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-06 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-13 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-21 at the Lodge and Conference Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-07 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-13 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-14 at the Lodge and Conference Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-19 at the Lodge and Conference Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-20 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-21 at the Lodge and Conference Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-02 under the water tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-02 at the Lodge and Conference Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-06-04 at Nature Center.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-12 at Burr Oak SP Nature Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-11-12 at Dock 3.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-04.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-11-11 at Dock 3.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-11-11 at Burr Oak SP Nature Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-11-09 at Dock 3.

    • Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve State Nature Preserve US-7847
      • Google map; 135 miles from Athens
      • Pets are prohibited
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Corwin Road parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-12-23.

    • Caesar Creek State Wildlife Area US-7850
      • Google map; 141 miles from Athens
      • Try Haines Boat Ramp (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Haines Boat Ramp.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-12-23.

    • Caesar Creek State Park KFF-1940 / US-1940 (Waynesville, OH)
      • Google map; 122 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at swimming beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-11-11.

    • Charles O. Trump Wildlife Area US-9451 (Mt. Sterling, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-07-17.

    • Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers Nat'l Monument KFF-0916 / US-0916 (Wilberforce, OH)
      • Google map
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF 2019-12-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-21.

    • Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve US-9397 (Lancaster, OH)
      • Google map; 44 miles from Athens
      • Try trailhead parking area (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-17.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-12-02.

    • Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve US-7848 (Kildeer, OH)
      • Google map; 126 miles from Athens
      • Try Clifton Gorge parking lot (Google map)
      • Pets are not permitted
      • Poor Verizon cell-signal available at Clifton parking area—only SMS.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-12-23.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-24.

    • Clouse Lake Wildlife Area US-9452 (Somerset, OH)
      • Google map; 44 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area (map).
      • Verizon cell-signal available at parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-07-10.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-12-23.

    • Coalton Wildlife Area US-9453 (Coalton, OH)
      • Google map; 42 miles from Athens
      • Try pull-offs on Raysville Rd (map | map | map).
      • Try pull-off at Raysville & Buffalo Skull Rds (Google map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-08-31.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-28.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-12-28 at Raysville & Buffalo Skull Roads.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-22.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-27.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-25.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-01-24.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-28.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-27.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-25.

    • Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve US-9400 (Logan, OH)
      • Google map; 37 miles from Athens
      • Appears to be entirely within Hocking State Forest (US-5442) for a two-fer.
      • Try Conkles Hollow Parking Area (map); text-only Verizon cell-service available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-06.

    • Cooper Hollow State Wildlife Area US-8634 (Winchester, OH)
      • Google map; 45 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available on C-5 near US-35.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-23.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-26.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-27.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-25.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-01-24.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-25.

    • Cowan Lake State Park KFF-1943 / US-1943 (Wilmington, OH)
      • Google map; 116 miles from Athens
      • Try dam parking area (map); Verizon cell-service available.
      • Try Cowan Lake West End Parking (map); Verizon cell-service available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-21.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2021-05-21.

    • Crown City Wildlife Area US-9454 (Crown City, OH / Gallia County)
      • Google map; 60 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Double Creek Rd, south end of the unit (map).
      • Try pull-offs on Rocky Fork Road, central part of unit (map | map | map).
      • Might lie entirely within Wayne National Forest
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-14.

    • Culberson Woods State Nature Preserve US-9402 (Clarksville, OH)
      • Google map; 120 miles from Athens
      • There seems to be only one access point: parking on CR730 (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-21.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2021-05-21.

    • Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park KFF-0732 / US-0732 (Dayton, OH)
      • See NPOTA section, below, for info about access to DAHNHP.
      • Consider bicycle-portable via Wright Brothers Huffman Prairie Bikeway.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-12-01.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2023-07-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-29.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-07.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2024-04-07.

    • Dean State Forest US-5483 (Lawrence County, OH)
      • Google map; 70 miles from Athens
      • Activations of Dean State Forest count as two-fer activations of Wayne National Forest (US-4521).
      • Verizon cell-signal available near Dean State Forest Headquarters.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-10.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17.

    • Deer Creek State Park KFF-1945 / US-1945 (Williamsport, OH)
      • Google map; 79 miles from Athens
      • Activations of Deer Creek SP qualify as 2-fer activations of Deer Creek WA.
      • Numerous picnic and parking areas are available.
      • Try dam overlook (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try dam parking area (map).
      • Try Fawn Recreation Area (map).
      • Try Deer Creek Lodge parking area (map).
      • Try Boat Launch Ramp / Marsh Walk Trailhead parking area (map).
      • Try Deer Creek Marina / Deer Creek Boat Ramp (map).
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-03 at Deer Creek Boat Ramp.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-10-02 at dam overlook.

    • Deer Creek Wildlife Area US-8637 (Mt. Sterling, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-10-02 as two-fer with Deer Creek SP.

    • Della Gates & Edward Charles Bott Wildlife Area US-9457 (Blanchester, OH)
      • Google map; 122 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Woodville Rd (map).

    • Desonier State Nature Preserve US-9404 (Coolville, OH)
      • Google map; 18 miles from Athens (Athens County)
      • Parking area (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-01.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-27.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-02.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-04.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-09.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-11.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-03-11.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-16.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-03-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-03-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-04-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-04-04.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-04-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-04-27.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-29.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-04.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-09.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-11.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-16.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-23.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-02.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-06.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-15.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-24.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-23.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-23.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-11.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-18.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-01-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-04.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-18.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-05-04.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-03.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-28.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-13.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-30.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-08-01.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-09-21.

    • Eagle Creek Wildlife Area US-9460 (Ripley, OH)
      • No Google Map? (Brown County)
      • Try parking area near North Pole Covered Bridge (map)

    • East Fork State Park KFF-1948 / US-1948 (Bethel, OH)
      • Google map; 134 miles from Athens
      • East Fork SP and East Fork WA are adjacent; no two-fer
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Turkey Ridge Picnic Area (map).
      • Try Tate Boat Ramp (map).
      • Try Tailwater Shelter (map).
      • Try Retzler Road Ramp (map).
      • NCNST US-4239 passes through East Fork SP.
      • Try Slade Rd Trailhead for two-fer (map).
      • Try Harsha Visitor Center for two-fer (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-12.

    • East Fork Wildlife Area US-8114 (Batavia, OH)
      • Google map; 129 miles from Athens
      • East Fork SP and East Fork WA are adjacent; no two-fer
      • Try Reisinger Rd Boat Ramp (map).
      • NCNST US-4239 passes through East Fork WA.
      • Try Perimeter Trail trailhead on Bethel Concord Rd for two-fer (map).

    • Egypt Valley Wildlife Area US-8113 (Holloway, OH)
      • Google map; 125 miles from Athens
      • C-108 (N Rd) off of Old National Road at the extreme southern edge leads north into the forest, with many possibilities on C-108, T-343, T-340 (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at C-108 & T-34.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-05 at C-108 & T-34.

    • Fallsville Wildlife Area US-9461 (Hillsboro, OH)
      • Google map
      • Try archery range parking area (map).
      • Try parking area at end of Fallsville Ln off of Careytown Rd (map);
        waterfall on Clear Creek can be accessed from trail at this location (map).
      • Many parking areas on Powell Road (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-10.

    • Fallsville South Wildlife Area US-9462 (Hillsboro, OH)
      • Google map; 110 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area at end of West Lane (map).
      • Try parking area on Careytown Rd (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-10.

    • Flint Run Wildlife Area US-9464 (Jackson, OH)
      • Google map; 35 miles from Athens
      • Frank Smith Road and Camine Road leading south from SR124 are inaccessible, gated, private roads and don't lead into FRWA.
      • Tick Ridge Road leading north from Pattonsville Road might lead into FRWA but probably requires a small, high-clearance, 4WD vehicle.
      • WG8X has written instructions on accessing Flint Run: https://wg8x.net/2023/08/how-to-find-flint-run/.
      • If you can get to them, try open areas near Ohnoname 21 Reservoir
        (map) | (map).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-08-31.

    • Forked Run State Park KFF-1951 / US-1951 (Reedsville, OH)
      • Google map; 35 miles from Athens
      • Try nature center / boat ramp parking (map).
      • Try picnic / swim-beach area (map).
      • Try north-end lake-side parking on Curtis Hollow Road / TR-272 (map).
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-03-10 at picnic area.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-11.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-27.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-29.

    • Fox Lake Wildlife Area US-9465 (Athens, OH)
      • Google map; 8 miles from Athens
      • Try boat ramp parking area (map); no Verizon cell-signal.
      • Try north parking area (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-19 at boat ramp parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-20 at north parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-20 at boat ramp parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-06 at boat ramp parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-10 at boat ramp parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-11 at boat ramp parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-13 at north parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-19.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-21.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-26.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-31.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-02.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-05 at north parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-06 at north parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-07.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-09.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-10.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-11 at north parking area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-13.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-14.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-15.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-16 at north parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-23 at north parking area.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-03.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-28.

    • Gifford State Forest KFF-4992 / US-5440 (Athens County, OH)
      • Google map; 18 miles from Athens
      • Try fishing pond (Google map)
      • Try access road (Google map)
      • No Verizon cell-signal available.
      • WD8RIF recommends stopping at the Triple Nickel Diner in Chesterhill after visiting Gifford SF.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-03-30.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-11-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-01-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-03-04.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-06.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-03-13.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-03-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-04-29.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-29.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-22.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-08.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-24.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-04.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-06.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-11-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-11-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-11-05.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-11-08.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-11-10.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-11-11.
      Activated by N8ZV on 2021-12-06.
      Activated by N8ZV on 2021-12-13.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-29.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-08.

    • Grant Lake Wildlife Area US-9467 (Mt. Orab, OH)
      • Google map; 134 miles from Athens
      • Try parking areas on Grant Lake Access Rd (map).
      • NCNST runs on Grant Lake Road; try Grant Lake Ramp (map) for two-fer.

    • Great Council State Park US-11673 (Xenia, OH)
      • Google map; 120 miles from Athens
      • Interpretive Center and Gift Shop are open Wed 9am to 5pm; Thur 9am to 8pm, Fri-Sat 9am to 5pm; Sun 11am to 5pm. Trails and outdoor park grounds are open 6am to 11pm.
      • Added to POTA 2024-06-07.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-09.

    • Great Seal State Park KFF-1954 / US-1954 (Chillicothe, OH)
      • Google map; 61 miles from Athens
      • Try Scenic Overlook area (map); Verizon cell-signal available at here.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-20.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-13.

    • Halls Creek Woods State Nature Preserve US-9411 (Morrow, OH)
      • Google map; 136 miles from Athens
      • Little Miami State Park might pass through the Nature Preserve.

    • Hocking Hills State Park KFF-1958 / US-1958 (Logan, OH)
      • Google map; 37 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-25.

    • Hocking State Forest US-5442 (Hocking County, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-26.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-06.

    • Hopewell Culture Nat'l Historical Park KFF-0737 / US-0737 (Chillicothe, OH)
      • Google map; 62 miles from Athens
      • Try Mound City Group Visitor Center
      • Try Hopeton Earthworks
      • Verizon cell-signal availability at Mound City Group unknown.
      • Verizon cell-signal availability at Hopeton Earthworks unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07020.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-13.

    • Hueston Woods State Nature Preserve US-9413 (College Corner, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-10-07 at covered bridge.

    • Hueston Woods State Park KFF-1959 / US-1959 (College Corner, OH)
      • Google map; 185 miles from Athens
      • Good Verizon cell-signal at Hueston Woods Covered Bridge.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-10-07 at covered bridge.

    • Indian Creek State Wildlife Area US-8638 (Fayetteville, OH)
      • Google map; 127 miles from Athens
      • Many parking areas west of this point on Campbell Rd (map)

    • Jackson Lake State Park KFF-1962 / US-1962 (Oak Hill, OH)
      • Google map; 50 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-10.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-23.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-11.

    • Jesse Owens State Park & Jesse Owens Wildlife Area KFF-4620 / US-5641 (McConnellsville, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF at AEP Recreation Land Campground C on 2019-08-24. Activated by WD8RIF at boat ramp on "F to C Access Road" on 2021-01-23. Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-05.

    • John Bryan State Park KFF-1964 / US-1964 (Yellow Springs, OH)
      • Google map
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2019-05-18.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-18.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-24.

    • Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve US-9416 (West Union, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-0802.

    • Kessler Swamp State Nature Preserve US-9417 (Sugar Grove, OH)
      • Google map; 37 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area (map); weak Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-10-30.

    • Kinnikinnik Lake Wildlife Area US-9471 (Chillicothe, OH)
      • Google map; 64 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area (map); strong Verizon cell available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-14.

    • Lake Alma State Park KFF-1967 / US-1967 (Hamden/Wellston, OH)
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2019-02-02.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-02-02.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-11.

    • Lake Hope State Park KFF-1968 / US-1968 (Zaleski, OH)
      • Google map; 20 miles from Athens
      • Activations of Lake Hope State Park also count as two-fer activations of Zaleski State Forest (US-5455)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Grouse Point Trailhead.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Laurel Lodge parking area.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Keeton Cemetery.
      • Poor Verizon cell-signal at lake-overlook parking lot.
      • S9 noise-level at Laurel Lodge parking area.
      • Activated by WD8RIF on 2018-10-07.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-24 at Grouse Point.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-23 at Grouse Point.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-30 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-11 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-18 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-19 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-07 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-02 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-11 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-15 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-16 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-21 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-23 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-28 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-29 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-30 at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-06-03 bicycle-portable at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-06-10 bicycle-portable at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-09-24 bicycle-portable at Grouse Point Trailhead.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-14.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-05-26 bicycle-portable at Grouse Point Trailhead.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-03.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-11-04 bicycle-portable overlooking Lake Hope.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-27 bicycle-portable at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF pn 2024-06-14 bicycle-portable at the picnic shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-08-11 bicycle-portable at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF On 2024-10-20 bicycle portable near Keeton Cemetery.

    • Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve US-9419 (Jackson, OH)
      • Google map; 43 miles from Athens
      • Try trailhead parking area (Google map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-12-28.

    • Lake Logan State Park KFF-1969 / US-1969 (Logan, OH)
      • Google map; 29 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at dam.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-26 at dam.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-25.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-08-06 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-08-14 at the dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-11 on the western shore of Lake Logan.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-16 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-23 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-20 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-12-08 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-03 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-03 at fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-30 at the boat-ramp area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-28 at the fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-08-18 at the picnic shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-10-24 at the fishing peninsula.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-11-02 at the picnic shelter.

    • Lake White State Park KFF-1971 / US-1971 (Waverly, OH)
      • Google map; 70 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18.

    • Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail US-4572 (Ohio River section added in 2019)
      • NPS FAQ and map
      • State-by-State Guide: Ohio
      • Activate in OH: Campus Martius Museum, Marietta; Eulett Center, West Union; Historic Fort Steuben, Steubenville

    • Liberty Wildlife Area US-9475 (Beaver, OH)
      • Google map; 52 miles to Athens
      • Parking area somewhere on Big Run Rd (map); no Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-09.

    • Little Miami State Park KFF-1972 / US-1972 (Wilmington, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-11-11 at Corwin Staging Area.

    • Mackey Ford Wildlife Area US-9478 (South Bloomfield, OH)
      • Google map; 69 miles from Athens
      • Try parking areas on SR762 (map | map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-07-17.

    • Madison Lake State Park KFF-1973 / US-1973 (London, OH)
      • Google map; 95 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-03.

    • Miller Nature Sanctuary State Nature Preserve US-9423 (Bainbridge, OH)

    • Monroe Lake Wildlife Area US-9484 (Miltonsburg, OH)
      • Google map; 96 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area at dam (map).
      • Try boat ramp on 1001 (map).

    • Muskingum River State Park KFF-3520 / US-3520 (OH)
      • Muskingum River Water Trail Map (PDF) — very thorough information
        • Most of the non-lock facilities listed are not part of MRSP.
      • Devola Lock #2 (Google map); 50 miles from Athens (Washington County)
        • Verizon cell-signal available at Devola Lock #2.
      • Lowell Lock #3 (Google map); 50 miles from Athens (Washington County)
        • Lowell Lock #3 is a canal lock.
        • There public-access at the dam on Water Street (map)
        • Verizon cell-signal available at Lowell Lock #3.
      • Beverly Lock #4 (Google map); 44 miles from Athens (Washington County)
        • Beverly Lock #4 closed until May 2022.
        • Canoe-launch / picnic area was inaccessible 2022-04-29.
        • Beverly Lock #4 is a canal lock.
        • Beverly Lock #4 had high RF noise levels on 2022-03-25.
        • There appears to be public-access at the dam (map).
        • Ales Run Wildlife Area (US-9443) close to Beverly Lock #4.
      • Luke Chute Lock #5 (Google map); 40 miles from Athens (Washington County)
      • Stockport Lock #6 (Google map); 30 miles from Athens (Morgan County)
        • Stockport Lock #6 is plagued with RFI.
        • Verizon cell-signal available at Stockport Lock #6.
      • McConnelsville Boat Ramp (Google Map); 38 miles from Athens (Morgan Cty)
        • This has been verified as being part of Muskingum River State Park.
        • Picnic shelter and trailer-campsites appear to have available electricity.
        • Wolf Creek Wildlife Area (US-9519) near McConnelsville Boat Ramp
      • McConnelsville Lock #7 (Google map); 40 miles from Athens (Morgan County)
        • McConnelsville Lock #7 is a canal lock.
        • There is public-access at the dam (map).
        • Verizon cell-signal available.
        • Wolf Creek Wildlife Area (US-9519) near McConnelsville Lock #7
      • Rokeby Lock #8 (Google map); 42 miles from Athens (Morgan County)
        • Poor Verizon cell-signal is available at Rokeby Lock #8.
        • Blue Rock State Park (US-1936) near Rokeby Lock #8
        • Blue Rock State Forest (US-5436) near Rokeby Lock #8
      • Philo Lock #9 (Google map); 52 miles from Athens (Muskingum County)
        • Verizon cell-signal available at Philo Lock #9
        • 40m had S5 noise-floor on 2022-03-04
        • All HF bands had S5+ noise-floor on 2022-04-15; CME and fast solar wind event?
        • Blue Rock State Park (US-1936) near Philo Lock #9
        • Blue Rock State Forest (US-5436) near Philo Lock #9
        • West Blue Rock State Forest (US-8105) near Philo Lock #9
      • Zanesville Lock #10 (Google map); 51 miles from Athens (Muskingum County)
        • Zanesville Lock #10 at ODNR
        • Zanesville Lock #10 is a canal lock.
        • There is public-access on Linden Ave. to the dam (map).
        • Parking at lock available here: map | map.
        • Verizon cell-signal available at Zanesville Lock #10.
      • Ellis Lock #11 (Google map); 60 miles from Athens (Muskingum County)
        • Ellis Lock #11 at ODNR
        • Powelson Wildlife Area (US-9495) near Ellis Lock #11.
        • Dillon Wildlife Area (US-9458) near Ellis Lock #11.
        • Black Hand Gorge State Nature Preserve (US-9393) near Ellis Lock #11.
        • Verizon cell-signal (intermittently) available at Ellis Lock #11.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Stockport Lock #6 on 2018-09-15.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Rokeby Lock #8 on 2021-02-27.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Stockport Lock #6 on 2021-05-29.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Zanesville Lock #10 on 2021-07-23.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Devola Lock #2 on 2022-02-18.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Luke Chute Lock #5 on 2022-02-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF at McConnelsville Lock #7 on 2022-02-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Lowell Lock #3 on 2022-02-25.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Philo Lock #9 on 2022-03-04.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Ellis Lock #11 on 2022-03-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Devola Lock #2 on 2022-03-11.
      Activated by N8VZ at Devola Lock #2 on 2022-03-11.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Lowell Lock #3 on 2022-03-18.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Beverly Lock #4 on 2022-03-25.
      Activated by N8SUZ at Lowell Lock #3 on 2022-03-25.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Luke Chute Lock #5 on 2022-04-01.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Rokeby Lock #8 on 2022-04-08.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Philo Lock #9 & Zanesville Lock #10 on 2022-04-15.
      Activated by WD8RIF at McConnelsville Boat Ramp on 2022-04-29.
      Activated by WD8RIF at McConnelsville Lock #7 on 2022-05-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Ellis Lock #11 on 2022-05-13.
      Activated by WD8RIF at McConnelsville Lock #7 on 2022-05-29.
      Activated by N8SUZ at Ellis Lock #11 on 2023-03-04.

    • North Country National Scenic Trail KFF-5030 (Ohio) / US-4239
      • NCNST is coincident with Buckeye Trail through southern Ohio, including around Burr Oak Lake
      • Burr Oak SP Nature Center is two-fer with BOSP, US-1939
      • Burr Oak SP Dock 3 is two-fer with BOSP, US-1939
      • Tecumseh Lake is two-fer with WNF, US-4521
      • Try Tom Jenkins Dam for two-fer with Wayne National Forest, US-4521
      • Try Tar Hollow State Forest fire tower for two-fer with Tar Hollow SF, US-5452
      • Try S. Ridge Road in Tar Hollow SF for two-fer with Tar Hollow SF, US-5452, and SOTA W8O/SE-016 (Google map)
      • Consider bicycle-portable via the Wright Brothers Huffman Prairie Bikeway.
      • See NPOTA section, below, for more info about access to NCNST
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available at Tar Hollow State Forest fire tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2017-10-01 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-21 at the Tar Hollow State Forest fire tower.
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2019-07-21 at the Tar Hollow State Forest fire tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-27 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-28 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-18 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-16 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-09-19 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-02 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-17 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-06 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-13 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-07 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-13 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-03 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-11 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-24 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-30 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-01 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-02 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-05 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at the Tar Hollow State Forest fire tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-06-04 at Burr Oak SP Nature Center.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-12 at Burr Oak SP Nature Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-11-12 at Burr Oak SP Dock 3.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-04.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-007-29 as two-fer with Dayton Aviation NHP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-11-11 at Burr Oak SP Dock 3.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-11-11 at Burr Oak SP Nature Center.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-06 on SOTA 1190B on S. Ridge Rd.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-11-09 at Burr Oak SP Dock 3.

    • Oldaker Wildlife Area US-9489 (Hillsboro, OH)
      • Google map; 110 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on access-road (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-10.

    • Paint Creek State Park KFF-1982 / US-1982 (Bainbridge, OH)
      • Google map; 88 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-09-21.

    • Paint Creek State Wildlife Area US-8636 (Greenfield, OH)

    • Pater Wildlife Area US-9492 (Millville, OH)
      • Google map; 177 miles from Athens
      • Try Bunker Hill Cemetery (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try access road off of Garner Road (map).
      Activated by K4SWL on 2024-05-19 at Bunker Hill Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-19 at Bunker Hill Cemetery.

    • Perry State Forest US-5445 (Perry County, OH)
      • Google map; 40 miles from Athens
      • Try APV parking area (map).
      • Verizon cell-signal available at APV parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Lake Essington on 2019-08-04.
      Activated by WD8RIF at APV parking area on 2023-12-23.

    • Pike Lake State Park KFF-1983 / US-1983 (Bainbridge, OH)
      • Google map; 78 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-18.

    • Pike State Forest US-5446 (Pike & Highland Counties, OH)
      • Google map; 78 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-18.

    • Pleasant Valley Wildlife Area US-9494 (Chillicothe, OH)
      • Google map; 63 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on CR 127 (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try parking areas on W. Riehle Rd (south) (map | map); might be impassable.
      • Try parking areas on Union Lane (north) (map | map | map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-26 on Union Lane (north).

    • Rhododendron Cove State Nature Preserve US-9427 (Lancaster, OH)
      • Google map; 37 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Pump Station Road SE map; Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-17.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-12-03.

    • Richland Furnace State Forest US-5447 (Jackson & Vinton Counties, OH)
      • Google map; 37 miles from Athens
      • Try APV Parking Area on Loop Road; no Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-11.

    • Rockbridge State Nature Preserve US-9428 (Logan, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-28.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-12.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-08-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-11.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-31.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-01 pedestrian-portable.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-12-08.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-28.

    • Rocky Fork State Park KFF-1988 / US-1988 (Hillsboro, OH)
      • Google map; 100 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-09-21.

    • Ross Lake Wildlife Area US-9497 (Chillicothe, OH)
      • Google map; 60 miles from Athens
      • Try boat ramp and canoe launch (map); strong Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-14.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-13.

    • Rush Run Wildlife Area US-9498 (Somerville, OH)
      • Google map; 166 miles from Athens
      • Try Rush Run Canoe/Kayak Launch Area (map).

    • Scioto Brush Creek State Nature Preserve US-9429 (Portsmouth, OH)
      • Google map; 82 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Tatman-Coe Rd, at western end (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-06 on Tatman-Coe Rd.

    • Scioto Trail State Forest US-5448 (Ross County, OH)
      • Google map; 65 miles from Athens
      • Try Scioto Trail Fire Tower (map); availability of cell-signal is unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at the Island Gazebo.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-15 at the Island Gazebo.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2024-05-15 at the Island Gazebo.

    • Scioto Trail State Park KFF-1990 / US-1990 (Chillicothe, OH)
      • Google map; 64 miles from Athens
      • Try Island Gazebo (map); Verizon cell-signal available at Island Gazebo.
      • Activations of Scioto Trail State Park also count as two-fer activations of Scioto Trail State Forest (US-5448).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at the Island Gazebo.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-15 at the Island Gazebo.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2024-05-15 at the Island Gazebo.

    • Shade River State Forest KFF-5001 / US-5449 (Athens & Meigs Counties, OH)
      • Google map; 30 miles from Athens
      • Try cul-de-sac on TR-435 / FR-5 (map).
      • Try pull-off on Lake Road / TR-277 (map).
      • Try cul-de-sac off of Putnam Dr / TR-278 (map);
        might be quickest/easiest access from main part of Forked Run State Park.
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-03-10 on TR-435 / FR-5.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-27.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-29.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-18.

    • Shallenberger State Nature Preserve US-9430 (Lancaster, OH)
      • Google map; 47 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Beck Knob Rd SE map; Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-17.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-30.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-12.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-30.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-12-03.

    • Shawnee State Forest US-5450 (Portsmouth, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-09-15 at Copperhead Lookout Tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at the Shawnee State Park Lodge.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-06-09 at Southern Ohio Forest Rally marshal point.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-07 at Southern Ohio Forest Rally start control.

    • Shawnee State Park KFF-1991 / US-1991 (Portsmouth, OH)
      • Google map; 100 miles from Athens
      • Activations of Shawnee State Park count as two-fer activations of Shawnee State Forest (US-5450).
      • Try Shawnee Lodge parking area—it's high in elevation (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Lodge.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-09-15 at the Lodge.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at the Lodge.

    • Shoemaker State Nature Preserve US-9433 (Peebles, OH)

    • Spring Valley Wildlife Area US-7849 (Mt. Holly, OH)
      • Google map; 128 miles from Athens
      • Try Spring Valley Wildlife Area Parking (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-12-23.

    • Stage's Pond Nature Preserve US-9436 (Ashville, OH)
      • Google map; 62 miles from Athens
      • Try SNP main entrance on Hagerty Road (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try parking at ODNR facility off of Hagerty Road (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-07-17.

    • Stonelick State Park KFF-1993 / US-1993 (Pleasant Plain, OH)
      • Google map; 137 miles from Athens
      • Try dam parking area (map).
      • Try Beech Tree Trail parking (map).
      • Try areas on road to swim-beach (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
        • Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-21.
        Activated by K4SWL on 2021-05-21.

    • Strouds Run State Park KFF-1994 / US-1994 (Athens, OH)
      • Google map
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Bulldog Shelter.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Lakeview Shelter.
      • Verizon cell-signal and electricity available at Bobcat Shelter, at boat-launch.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Horseman's Area.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Dow Lake Dam.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at swim-beach area.
      • Try Linscott Springhouse; Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by KA4VNK on 2017-09-09 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2017-09-09 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2018-07-29.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2018-08-19 at Dow Lake Dam.
      Activated by KD8WVX on 2018-09-08 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2018-09-08 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2018-09-08 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2019-09-07 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2019-09-07 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-09-07 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-11-23 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-01-12 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-02-01 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-03-28 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-04-04 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-04-18 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-04-25 at the Bulldog Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-04-28 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-02 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-10 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-15 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-17 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-23 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-24 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-25 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-30 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-05-31 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-28 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-18 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-09-12 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by KA4VNK on 2020-09-12 at Bulldog Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by KD8WVX on 2020-09-12 at Bulldog Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2020-09-12 at Bulldog Shelter (OSPOTA).
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-09-21.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-10-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-11-08.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-11-11.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-12-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-01-10.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-01-23.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-01-31.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-05.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-21.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-23.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-24.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-26.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-27.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-02-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-03-02.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-11 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-10-11 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-12-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-12-22.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-01-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-23.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-15.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-03-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-05-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-07.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-09.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-14 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-16.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-06-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-07.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-11.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-13.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-14.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-07-31 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-08-01.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-08-21 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-08-26.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-10 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-09-10 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-12.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-13.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-09-17 at the Horseman's Area.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-19.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-22.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-23.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-10-13 at Dow Lake Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-10-29 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-11-02.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-11-10 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-11-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-03 at Dow Lake Dam.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-12-05.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-10 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-11 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-12-16.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-16 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-18 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-19 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-21 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-22 at Lakeview Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-28 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-29 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-01-01 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-01-08 at Dow Lake Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-01-15 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2023-01-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-01-21 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-01-22 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-01-28 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-04 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-05 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-12 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-18 at the small boat-ramp.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-19 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-25 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-02-26 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2023-03-02.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-18 at the small boat-ramp.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-24 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-31 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-09 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-15 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-21 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-22 at the swim-beach.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-05-13 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-06-03 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-06-17 at the swim-beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-15 on Chestnut Trail at overlook.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-21 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-06 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-12 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-13 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-18 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-09-04 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-09-09 at Bobcat Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-09-14 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-09-15 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-01 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-04 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-05 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-11 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-12 bicycle-portable at Bobcat Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-15 on Hickory Trail.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-25 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-11-17 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-12-09 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-12-10 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-12-31 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-01-01 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-01-07 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-01-11 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-01-14 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-01-27 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-02-04 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-02-11 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-02-18 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-03 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-17 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-21 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-24 at the swim beach area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-29 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-30 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-17 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-20 bicycle-portable at the swim-beach area.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2024-05-15 at Lakeview Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-26 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-16 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-22 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-07-06 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-07-21 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-09-07 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-10-06 at Lakeview Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-11-16 at Bulldog Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-11-17 bicycle-portable at Bulldog Shelter.

    • Sunfish Creek State Forest US-5451 (Monroe County, OH)
      • Google map; 104 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-10-12.

    • Superior State Wildlife Area US-9505 (Byer, OH)
      • Google map; 42 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area (map); road is narrow, rough, and may include water-crossings; no Verizon cell-signal.
      • Is Richland Furnace and railroad tunnel accessible by car (map)? No.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-06.

    • Sycamore State Park KFF-1995 / US-1995 (Trotwood, OH)
      • Google map
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-12-01.

    • Symmes Township Wildlife Area US-9506 (Waterloo, OH / Lawrence County)
      • Google map; 60 miles from Athens
      • Might lie entirely within Wayne National Forest.
      • Find access along Old Forest Ridge Rd / TWP 320 (map).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-14.

    • Tar Hollow State Forest US-5452 (Ross, Vinton, & Hocking Counties, OH)
      • Google map; 52 miles from Athens
      • Try Brush Ridge Fire Tower (Google map) — two-fer with NCNST, US-4239
      • Operations inside Tar Hollow SP count as two-fers with Tar Hollow SF.
      • Try S. Ridge Road for two-fer with NCNST US-4239 and SOTA W8O/SE-16 (Google map)
      • Marginal Verizon cell-signal available at fire tower.
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2019-07-21 at the Brush Ridge Fire Tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-07-21 at the Brush Ridge Fire Tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 at the Brush Ridge Fire Tower.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-14.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-06 on SOTA 1190B on S. Ridge Rd.

    • Tar Hollow State Park KFF-1996 / US-1996 (Laurelville, OH)
      • Google map; 52 miles from Athens
      • Operations inside Tar Hollow SP count as two-fers with Tar Hollow SF.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available anywhere in the park.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-16.
      Activated by KE8EAS on 2019-07-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-14.

    • Tranquility State Wildlife Area US-8630 (Seaman, OH)

    • Tri-Valley Wildlife Area US-8111 (Morristown, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-20 at Dog Training Area.

    • Turkey Ridge Wildlife Area US-9509 (New Plymouth, OH)
      • Google map; 25 miles from Athens
      • Try 0.2 mile section of Bolster Hollow Road (map); poor Verizon cell-signal.
      • Look for pull-off on east side of 0.5-mile stretch of SR328 map.
      • Look for pull-off on either side of 0.2-mile stretch of SR328 (map).
      • Look for pull-off on west side of 0.3-mile stretch of SR328 (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-20 on Bolster Hollow Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-01 on Bolster Hollow Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-16 on Bolster Hollow Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-04-23 on Bolster Hollow Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-09-24 bicycle-portable on Bolster Hollow Road.

    • Tycoon Lake Wildlife Area US-9510 (Vinton County, OH)
      • Google map; 39 miles from Athens
      • PDF map
      • Try parking area at north end of lake (map).
      • Try dam parking area at north end of lake (map).
      • Try boat ramp parking area on east side of lake (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try dam parking area at south end of lake (map); might be gated.
      • Try parking area on west side of lake (map.)
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-08-31.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-28.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-26.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-22.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-03-26 at the boat ramp area.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-06-28.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-09-27.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-25.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-01-24.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-28.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-27.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-25.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-13 at the boat ramp area.

    • Veto Lake Wildlife Area US-10697 (Vincent, OH)
      • Google map; 38 miles from Athens
      • Veto Lake map at Athens Conservancy
      • Veto Lake map from ODNR (PDF)
      • Contrary to the ODNR map, there is not a toilet at the picnic area—unless it's just west of the picnic area.
      • Try picnic shelter (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try boat ramp (map).
      • Try dam overlook (map).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-12-05 at the boat ramp.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-02-03 at the picnic area.

    • Vinton Furnace State Forest US-5453 (Vinton County, OH)
      • Google map; 28 miles from Athens
      • Try Baird Cemetery on TR-7 (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Baird Cemetery.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at hunter's access area on Stone Quarry Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-04 at Baird Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-24 on Stone Quarry Road.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-31.

    • Wallace H. O'Dowd Wildlife Area US-9514 (Nelsonville, OH)
      • Google map; 21 miles from Athens
      • Try Jobs New Pittsburgh Road (map | map | map | map | map); no Verizon cell-signal available.
      • KC8QDQ suggests pond on Hunterdon Rd / TR-312 (map); he reports cell-signal is available; NCNST follows TR312 at this point.
      • N8VZ has determined that much of this unit is also part of Wayne National Forest.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-03.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-21.

    • Waterloo Wildlife Area US-8633 (Nelsonville, OH)
      • Google map
      • (Intermittent) Verizon cell-signal is available along the ridgetop.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at garage.
      • Text-only Verizon cell-signal available at FR1/FR2.
      • No Verizon cell-signal is available at Penrod Lake.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-29.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-04-08.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-11.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-09.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-10.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-14.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-16.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-16.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-19.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-23.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-30.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-30.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-07.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-10.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-11.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-11.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-14.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-19.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-06-26.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-07.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-02.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-11.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-15.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-16.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-23.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-05.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-02-11.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-03.

    • Wayne National Forest KFF-4527 / US-4521 (southeast OH)
      • Google map
      • Forest Service Interactive Map
      • Try Tom Jenkins Dam for two-fer with NCNST US-4239 (Google map); Verizon cell-signal available
      • Try Sand Run Recreation Area near Nelsonville (info) map)
      • Try Stone Church Trailhead and Campground near Shawnee (info; map).
      • Try Tecumseh Lake near Shawnee (map) for 2fer with NCNST.
      • Try Sycamore OHV Trailhead (info); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try Baileys Trailhead, Doanville (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try benches on Hockhocking-Adena bikepath, at BM 12.5, at Glen Ebon Rd, at Tri-County JVS; Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-05 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-10-06 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-04-19 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-27 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-28 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-18 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-16 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-09-19 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-02 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-17 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-06 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-13 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-07 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-03-13 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-03 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-11 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-24 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-04-30 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-01 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-02 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-05 at Tom Jenkins Dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-10 bicycle-portable on bikepath.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-12 at Beaumont/Salina.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-14 at Glen Ebon Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17 at Dean State Forest.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-19 at Athens District HQ.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-21 at Athens District HQ.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-22 at Glen Ebon Road.
      Activated by W8MHV on 2021-07-22 at Baileys Trailhead Doanville.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-24 at Baileys Trailhead Doanville.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-25 bicycle-portable at Baileys-Doanville.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-26 at Athens District HQ.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-07-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-01.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-05.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-23.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-26.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-08-30.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-02.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-05.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-07.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-08.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-09.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-10.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-09-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-02-21.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-18.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-25.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-07-28.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-08-17.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-08-22 at Athens District HQ.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-08-22 at Baileys Run.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-01.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-18.

    • Wellston Wildlife Area US-9516 (Wellston, OH)
      • Google map; 32 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on C-43 (map); very poor Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try boat-ramp on SR683 (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try parking areas on SR683 (map | map | map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-06 on C-43.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-14.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-31.

    • West Blue Rock State Forest US-8105 (Stovertown, OH)
      • Located in two parcels west of Blue Rock SP & Blue Rock SF.
      • Parking and better public access are being planned.
      • Restless Road forms the southern boundary of the northern parcel (Google map)
      • Restless Road pops up inside northern parcel of WBRSF for 0.3 mile at the southeastern corner of the parcel (Google map); the fields south of the road at this point are newly-planted trees and are accessible to visitors.
      • Field-entrance with barn and oil tanks is a legal access point into the northern parcel and a parking area (Google map); a path here leads to fields of newly-planted trees.
      • A lane at the far western edge of the northern parcel leads north to a small cemetery; the lane is inside WBRSF but the cemetery is not.
      • A maintained path beginning at Wentworth Rd is the primary access point into the southern parcel (Google map); park at St. John's Lutheran and walk west 150' to access the path; following the path for about 3/4-mile leads to a small lake.
      • Verizon cell-signal is available at the barn.
      • Verizon cell-signal is available at the cemetery entrance.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-02-27 at barn.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-23 at barn.

    • Whipple State Nature Preserve US-9441 (Aberdeen, OH)

    • William Howard Taft NHS KFF-0875 / US-0875 (Cincinnati, OH)
      • Google map; 157 miles from Athens; along I-71/I-75 route to Lexington, KY
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-11-30.

    • Willow Grove State Forest US-8104 (St. Clairsville, OH)
      • Located in two parcels.
      • The Willow Grove Mine Explosion Memorial and a parking area were added in March 2020, in the most southern portion of the forest: Google map
      • Small northern parcel is adjacent to Belmont Memorial Park, on the east side of the hill; unnamed road (Kings Run Road?) forms the eastern boundary of this parcel (Google map); power lines might be an issue.
      • Larger southern parcel is south of I-470; Kings Road passes under I-470 and extends a short way into WGSF (Google map)
      • Field-access road leads east off of Ebert South Road (Google map) into WGSF.
      • Unnamed road off of Traco Drive (Google map) runs through WGSF.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Willow Grove Mine Explosion Memorial.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-05 at Willow Grove Mine Explosion Memorial.

    • Wolf Creek Wildlife Area (US-9519) (Malta, OH)
      • Google map; 28 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area off of SR555 (map); poor Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-11 at parking area off of SR555.

    • Wolf Run State Park KFF-2000 / US-2000 (Caldwell, OH)
      • Google map; 63 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-24.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-05.

    • Woodland Trails Wildlife Area US-9520 (Eaton, OH)
      • Google map; 177 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area at US-127 & Gasper Somers Road (map).
      • Try parking area at Four Eagles Lake (map).

    • Zaleski State Forest KFF-5007 / US-5455 (Vinton & Athens Counties, OH)
      • Google map; 26 miles from Athens
      • Activations of Lake Hope State Park (US-1968) also count as two-fer activations of Zaleski State Forest.
      • Try Lookout Rock on Buck Lane (Google map)
        • Hope Schoolhouse is within Zaleski State Forest.
      • Try Atkinson Ridge Lookout Tower (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Atkinson Ridge Lookout Tower.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Lookout Rock on Buck Lane.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-05-04 at Lookout Rock.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-07-19 at Lookout Rock.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-24 under the Atkinson Ridge Lookout Tower.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-16 at Lookout Rock.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-05-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-23 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-30 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-11 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-18 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-19 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-17 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-07-18 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-07 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-02 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-11 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-15 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-16 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-20 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-23 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-28 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-29 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-01-30 as 2-fer with Lake Hope SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-06-03 bicycle-portable on Hope Moonville Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-06-10 bicycle-portable on Moonville Rail Trail.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-09-24 bicycle-portable at Grouse Point Trailhead.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-14.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-04-01 on King Hollow Trail prior to IFTR.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-05-26 bicycle-portable at Grouse Point Trailhead.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-03.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-11-04 bicycle-portable overlooking Lake Hope.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-03-06 on King Hollow Road (mostly) prior to IFTR.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-27 bicycle-portable at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF pn 2024-06-14 bicycle-portable at the picnic shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-08-11 bicycle-portable at Keeton Cemetery.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-10-20 bicycle-portable near Keeton Cemetery.

  • Northern Ohio (north of I-70):

    • Alum Creek State Park KFF-1933 / US-1933 (Delaware, OH)
      • Google map
      • Alum Creek Lake Visitor Center: Google map
      • K8RAT & WD8RIF have operated at the boat ramp on Africa Rd (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal availability at Africa Road boat ramp unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-06-08.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-07.

    • Beach City Wildlife Area US-8631) (Dundee, OH)
      • Google map; 115 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area at the dam (map.)
      • Try parking area off of SR93 (map.)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at the dam.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-04 at the dam.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-21.

    • Beaver Creek State Forest US-5435 (Calcutta, OH)

    • Beaver Creek State Park KFF-1935 / US-1935 (East Liverpool, OH)

    • Big Island Wildlife Area US-8109 (Marion, OH)
      • Google map; 134 miles from Athens
      • Try Tallgrass Trail Parking Area (Google map)
      • Try Wildlife Viewing Deck (Google map)
      • Three parking areas on OH95 west of OH203
      • Eight parking areas on Larue Prospect Rd west of TWP84

    • Black Hand Gorge State Nature Preserve US-9393 (Newark, OH)
      • Google map; 63 miles from Athens
      • Try Brownsville Road parking lot (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try Railtrail West Trailhead (map).
      • Try North Parking Lot (map).
      • Consider bicycle-portable via the Blackhand Gorge Trail.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-27 at Brownsville Road Parking Area.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-04.

    • Buck Creek State Park KFF-1937 / US-1937 (Springfield, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-12-01.

    • Clark Lake Wildlife Area US-10632 (Catawba, OH)
      • Google map; 112 miles from Athens
      • Try boat-ramp parking areas on Clark Lake Rd (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-04-09.

    • Clear Fork Gorge State Nature Preserve US-9398 (Loudonville, OH)
      • Google map
      • Activations probably count as two-fer with Mohican State Forest.
      • Accessible only by hiking trail: "Mohican State Park/Forest, Ashland County. To access the preserve, park at the Mohican fire tower on the south side of State Forest Road 51 (map). The trail head is located across the road from the fire tower parking area on the north side of State Forest Road 51. When the trail forks, turn right and travel about 0.1 mile to reach the preserve sign and information kiosk. State Forest Road 51 is accessible from State Route 97."
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-09.

    • Cleveland Lakefront State Park KFF-1942 / US-1942 (Cleveland, OH)

    • Cuyahoga Valley National Park KFF-0020 / US-0020 (Cleveland, OH)
      • Google map
      • See Cuyahoga Valley National Park in NPOTA, below
      • Try Ohio & Erie Canal Lock 39 picnic area (Google map) or Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Rockside Station (Google map) off of Rockside Road
      • Try Stone Road, turning west off of Canal Road to be adjacent to Cuyahoga River (Google map)
      • Try Canal Exploration Center (Google map)

    • Davey Woods State Nature Preserve US-9403 (Urbana, OH)
      • Google map; 127 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Lonesome Rd (map; poor Verizon cell-signal; text only).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-15.

    • David Berger National Memorial KFF-3513 / K=3513 (Cleveland, OH)

    • Delaware State Park KFF-1946 / US-1946 (Delaware, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-06-08.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-11-07.

    • Delaware Wildlife Area US-9456 (Delaware, OH)
      • Google map; 113 miles from Athens
      • Try northern parking area (map).
      • Try parking area on SR229 (map); Verizon cell signal available.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-10.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-12.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-10-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-11-07.

    • Dillon State Park KFF-1947 / US-1947 (Nashport, OH)
      • Google map; 60 miles from Athens
      • The map as published on the SP website implies there's overlap between Dillon SP and Dillon WA.
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF at marina on 2019-04-24.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-04.

    • Dillon Wildlife Area US-9458 (Nashport, OH)
      • Google map; 65 miles from Athens
      • The map as published on the SP website implies there's overlap between Dillon SP and Dillon WA.
      • Try Brownsville Road Parking Area (map.)
      • Try Canal Lock Parking Area (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-08.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-11-27 at Canal Lock Parking Area.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-04.

    • Fernwood State Forest US-5439 (Jefferson County, OH)

    • Findley State Park US-1950 (Wellington, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-07.

    • Fowler Woods State Nature Preserve US-9407 (Greenwich, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-08.

    • Funk Bottoms Wildlife Area US-8269 (Wooster, OH)
      • Google map; 162 miles from Athens
      • Try Observation Deck (Google map)
      • Try parking area on dead-end road (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Observation Deck.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Observation Deck on 2021-03-26.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-20.

    • Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve US-9408 (Springfield, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-10-23.

    • Geneva State Park KFF-1952 / US-1952 (Geneva, OH)
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-08-20.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-08-21.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-10-15.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2023-06-21.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2023-06-22.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2023-06-23.

    • Grand Lake Saint Marys State Park KFF-1953 / US-1953 (St. Marys, OH)

    • Gross Memorial Woods State Nature Preserve US-9410 (Jackson Center, OH)
      Activated by K4SWL/PM on 2024-05-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-05-20.

    • Guilford Lake State Park KFF-1955 / US-1955 (Lisbon, OH)

    • Harrison State Forest US-5441 (Cadiz, OH)

    • Headlands Beach State Park KFF-1957 / US-1957 (Geneva, OH)

    • Indian Lake State Park KFF-1961 / US-1961 (Lakeview, OH)
      • Google map; 150 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Lakeview.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-11-07.

    • James A. Garfield National Historic Site KFF-0836 / US-0836 (Mentor, OH)
      • Google map
      • Requires special use permit; $50 fee can no longer be waived.
      • See notes from NPOTA, below.

    • Jefferson Lake State Park KFF-1963 / US-1963 (Richmond, OH)

    • Jockey Hollow Wildlife Area US-9470 (Cadiz, OH)

    • Killbuck Marsh Wildlife Area US-8270 (Shreve, OH)
      • Google map; 129 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area P-13 on W Messner Road (Google map)
      • Try three parking areas (P-12 through P-14) on W Messner Road (Google map)
      • Try parking area P-1 off of OH-83 (Google map)
      • Try parking area P-22 off of OH-83 (Google map)
      • Try parking area P-20 off of OH-83 (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at P-22.
      Activated by WD8RIF at P-22 on 2021-03-26.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-20.

    • Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area US-8108 (Marseilles, OH)
      • Google map; 140 miles from Athens
      • Five fishing-access parking areas near Pond 1 and Pond 3 (Google map)
      • Four parking areas on Upground Reservoir (Google map)

    • Kiser Lake State Park KFF-1966 / US-1966 (Conover, OH)
      • Google map; 135 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at northern trailhead of North Bay Trail.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-11-07.

    • Kokosing Lake Wildlife Area US-9472 (Fredericktown, OH)
      • Google map
      • Try boat ramp and parking area off of Waterford Rd (map).
      • Verizon cell signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-08-26.

    • Lake Loramie State Park KFF-1970 / US-1970 (Minster, OH)

    • Lower Killbuck Creek Wildlife Area US-9477 (Killbuck, OH)
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-06.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-20.

    • Malabar Farm State Park KFF-1974 / US-1974 (Lucas, OH)
      • Google map
      • Verizon cell-signal availablea at picnic area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-02-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-08.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-06-07.

    • Mohican River Wildlife Area US-9483 (Walhonding, OH)
      • Google map; 102 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area on Buckeye Aly, north, on the river (map).
      • Try parking area on Mohaven Rd, north (map; approximate).
      • Try parking area on T-368, south (map).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-09 at Buckeye Aly.

    • Mohican State Park KFF-1977 / US-1977 (Loudonville, OH)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-06-08.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-06.

    • Mohican-Memorial State Forest US-5444 (Ashland County, OH)
      • Google map
      • Try the mountain bike trailhead parking area (Google map)
      • Verizon cell-signal availability at mountain bike trailhead parking area unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-06-08.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-09 within Clear Fork Gorge SNP.

    • Mt. Gilead State Park KFF-1979 / US-1979 (Mt. Gilead, OH)
      • Google map
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-06-08.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-10-23.

    • Powelson Wildlife Area KFF-5916 / US-9495 (Zanesville, OH)
      • Google map; 60 miles from Athens
      • Near Muskingum River State Park Ellis Lock #11.
      • Try parking area on Ellis Dam Road (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-03-06.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-13.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-03-04.

    • Salt Fork State Park, KFF-1989 / US-1989 (Lore City, OH)
      • Google map; 108 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      • Activations of Salt Fork SP also include Salt Fork WA.
      • NCNST passes through Salt Fork SP.
      • Try lakeside cul-de-sac on R-21 (map).
      • Try picnic areas on R-14 (map).
      • Parking area on R-55 might be on NCNST for a three-fer (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-10-12.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-10-12.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-05.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2024-05-01.

    • Salt Fork Wildlife Area US-9499 (Lore City, OH)
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-10-12.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-05.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2024-05-01.

    • Shreve Lake Wildlife Area, US-8635 (Shreve, OH)
      • Google map; 126 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-04.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-20.

    • Simco Wildlife Area US-9501 (Coshocton, OH)
      • Google map; 80 miles from Athens
      • N8SUZ recommends activating on TWP-280 off of SR-83.
      • TWP-280 and an unnamed road lie within SWA (map).
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2021-09-08.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-10-21.

    • Spencer Lake Wildlife Area US-9502 (Spencer, OH)
      • Google map
      • Try parking area on Chatham Rd (map).
      • Try parking area on River Corners Rd (map).
      • Try parking area at Area HQ on River Corners Rd (map).
      • Try parking areas at lake access on Spencer Lake Rd (map, map); Verizon cell signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-08-28.

    • Springville Marsh State Nature Preserve US-9435 (Carey, OH)
      • Google map; 161 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-12.

    • Swamp Cottonwood State Nature Preserve US-9437 (West Salem, OH)
      • Google map
      • "No facilities. Park near entrance sign along Williams Rd." (map)

    • Tinker's Creek State Park, part of Liberty Park, KFF-1997 / US-1997 (Streetsboro, OH)

    • Urbana Wildlife Area US-9511 (Urbana, OH)
      • Google map; 122 miles from Athens
      • Try points on this road (map); good Verizon cell-signal
      • The only access road is gated and might close without notice. Despite what ODNR website shows, this is actually a wildlife refuge, with essentially no public access beyond the gate. The portion of the road outside the gate is considered to be within the wildlife area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-15 beyond the gate.

    • Van Buren State Park KFF-1998 / US-1998 (Findlay, OH)
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-12-04.

    • Wellington Wildlife Area US-9515 (Wellington, OH)
      • Google map
      • Adjacent to Findley State Park.
      • Try parking area on Griggs Rd (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-08.

    • Willard Marsh Wildlife Area US-8271 (Willard, OH)
      • Google map
      • Try parking areas on Section Line Rd 30 S (map, map).
      • Try parking area on Base Line Rd W / Crawford Huron County Line Road (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-08.

    • Woodbury Wildlife Area US-8110 (Coshocton, OH)
      • Google map; 80 miles from Athens
      • Try Woodbury Overflow Camp or adjacent pond-side parking (Google map)
      • Multiple parking areas on un-named road (Google map)
      • Multiple parking areas on T-447 (Google map)
      • No Verizon cell-signal available at Woodbury Overflow Camp.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Woodbury Overflow Camp on 2021-03-26.

    • Wyandot Wildlife Area US-9521 (Carey, OH)
      • Google map; 152 miles from Athens
      • Try parking area farthest from shotgun range (map); Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-09-12.

    • Yellow Creek State Forest US-5454 (Salineville, OH)

  • Western Lake Erie Shore & Islands:

  • West Virginia:

    • WV WMA Maps

    • Amherst/Plymouth Wildlife Management Area US-7045 (Red House, WV)
      • Google map; 75 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Plymouth Hollow Road (Google map); might be gated
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Plymouth Hollow Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-10.

    • Apple Grove State Fish Hatchery US-12056 (Gallipolis Ferry, WV)

    • Appalachian Trail National Scenic Trail KFF-5018 (WV) / US-4556
      • Accessible in West Virginia at Harpers Ferry and across the Potomac in MD.
      • Accessible in George Washington & Jefferson NF in WV via a 1.6 mile hike on the Groundhog Trail (map).
      • Accessible in George Washington & Jefferson NF in in VA via a 1.8 mile hike on the Groundhog Trail, turning left/east onto the A.T. and hiking 0.1 mile into VA (map).

    • Babcock State Park KFF-1798 / US-1798 (Cliftop, WV)
      • Google map; 155 miles from Athens
      • Try Glade Creek Gristmill (map)
      • Try boat ramp on Boley Lake Road (map).
      • Try multiple locations on Park Forest 801 (map).
      • Near New River Gorge National River
      • WiFi available at campground.
      • WiFi available at Grade Creek Gristmill.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Sugar Run Camp Picnic Area.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-20 (Late Shift) at the campground.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-20 (Late Shift) at the campground.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-21 (Late Shift) at the campground.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-21 (Late Shift) at the campground.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-22 at Sugar Run Camp Picnic Area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-22 at Sugar Run Camp Picnic Area.

    • Bear Rock Lake Wildlife Management Area US-6993 (northern panhandle)

    • Beech Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7046 (Booton, WV)

    • Beury Mountain Wildlife Management Area US-7036 (Landisburg, WV)
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-19 on Sewell Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-19 on Sewell Road.

    • Beech Fork State Park KFF-1800 / US-1800 (Barboursville, WV)
      • Google map; 90 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at fishing pier at Four Coves camping area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-10-27.

    • Blennerhassett Island State Park KFF-1803 / US-1803 (Parkersburg, WV)
      • Google map; 40 miles from Athens
      • Park open May 1 through the last weekend in October.
      • Sternwheeler tickets are purchased at the Blennerhassett Museum
        (Google map)
      • Consider operating at Rotary Shelter on north-eastern shore, near Arrival/Departure Point.
      • Consider operating at ruins of Neale House on southern shore.
      • Could one do an /MM activation on the Island Belle?
      • Operations on the island itself should count as two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT (US-4572) since the island is on the Ohio River.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Blennerhassett Museuam.
      • Verizon cell-signal available on Blennerhassett Island.
      Activated by WD8RIF at the Blennerhassett Museum on 2019-07-28.
      Activated by N8VZ at Blennerhassett Museum on 2022-02-12.
      Activated by WD8RIF at Blennerhassett Museum on 2022-03-11.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-03-11 at Blennerhassett Museum.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-04.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-18.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-30 at Neale House on Blennerhassett Island.

    • Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7037
      • WVDNR map (PDF)
      • Several campgrounds and fishing areas to consider, presented north-to-south:
      • Try Bertha fishing area and campground (map).
      • Try Bull Falls fishing area and campground (map).
      • Try Lower Indian Creek fishing area and campground (map).
      • Try Indian Creek fishing area and campground (map).
      • Try Cedar Branch fishing area and campground (map).
      • Try fishing area near Harvey Falls (map).
      • Try Shanklin's Ferry (map | map | map | map | map).
      • QRPer.com reader reports no reliable cell-signal in the WMA.

    • Bluestone National Scenic River KFF-0697 / US-0697 (Lerona, WV)
      • Try Bluestone Public River Access on Bluestone River Road (map).
      • Try Pipestem SP Mountain Creek Lodge, accessible by Tram (map) for two-fer w/Pipestem.
      • Dunns-Bluestone Rd is within BNSR (map); is it gated?
      • See NPOTA section, below, for more info about Bluestone NSR.
      • QRPer.com reader recommends the two-fer at Mountain Creek Lodge.

    • Bluestone State Park KFF-1804 / US-1804 (Hinton, WV)
      • Google map
      • Try Charles S. Bare Picnic Area (map).
      • Try parking area on Bluestone Park Road (map | map).
      • Try boat ramp (map).
      • QRPer.com reader reports spotty Verizon cell-signal available; try the cabin area (map).

    • Buffalo Run Wildlife Management Area US-7057 (Little, WV)
      • Google map; 81 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Hunting is allowed.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available at Middle Island Creek Fishing and Boating Access.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-30.

    • Burches Run Wildlife Management Area (US-6994) (northern panhandle)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-06-05.

    • Cabwaylingo State Forest US-5582 (Wilsondale, WV)

    • Camp Creek State Park and Forest US-5584 (Camp Creek, WV)
      • Google map
      • Try Lodge parking area (map).
      • Try Campbell Falls (map); access might be gated.
      • Try Mash Fork Falls (map).
      • QRPer.com reader reports ATT cell-signal available near campground; park is in a valley with plenty of shelters and picnic areas.

    • Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park KFF-1807 / US-1807 (Summersville, WV)
      • Google map; 148 miles from Athens
      • 156-acre park; Civil War battle re-enactments offered during even-years.
      • Try Patterson House parking (map).
      • Try trailhead parking (map).
      • Try (battlefield?) parking area (map).
      • Near Gauley River National Recreation Area

    • Castlemans Run Lake Wildlife Management Area US-6995 (northern panhandle)

    • Cedar Creek State Park KFF-1809 / US-1809 (Glenville, WV)

    • Cedar Lakes State Recreation Area US-9915 (Ripley, WV)
      • Google map; 55 miles from Athens
      • Try Staats Mill Covered Bridge (map).
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-22 at Staats Mill Covered Bridge.

    • Chief Cornstalk Wildlife Management Area US-7048 (Southside, WV)
      • Google map; 51 miles from Athens
      • WMA Map (PDF)
      • Try Chief Cornstalk Pond: Google map
      • Hunting is allowed.
      • "Middle 9 Mile Road" may be impassable by Honda Fit.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available at locked gate.
      • Poor Verizon cell-signal available at Chief Cornstalk Pond—SMS.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-30.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-11 at the Chief Cornstalk Pond.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-19 at the Chief Cornstalk Pond.

    • Chief Logan State Park KFF-1810 / US-1810 (Logan, WV)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-12-30 at C&O #2755 2-8-4 locomotive.

    • Chief Logan Wildlife Management Area US-9740 (Logan, WV)

    • Conaway Run Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7058 (Centerville, WV)
      • Google map; 90 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Hunting is allowed; gun-range
      • No Verizon cell-signal at boat ramp area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-30.

    • Dunkard Fork Wildlife Management Area US-6999 (northern panhandle)

    • East Lynn Lake Wildlife Management Area (Stiltner, WV)

    • Elk Fork Lake Wildlife Management Area US-9914 (Ripley, WV)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-10-22 at boat ramp area.

    • Frozen Camp Wildlife Management Area US-7059 (Louther, WV)
      • Google map; 65 miles from Athens
      • WMA Map (PDF)
      • Hunting is allowed.
      • Poor Verizon cell-signal at Right Fork Frozen Creek—SMS.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-08.

    • Gauley River National Recreation Area KFF-0695 / US-0695 (Victor, WV)
      • Try high-elevation parking area above Gauley River Tailwaters NPS Campground (map); near Summersville WMA.
      • Try canoe put-in at Gauley River Tailwaters (map).
      • Try Gauley River Tailwaters NPS Campground (map); Verizon cell-signal available; near Summersville WMA.
      • See NPOTA section, below, for more info about Gauley River NRA.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-20 at the Tailwaters rapids.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-20 at the Tailwaters rapids.

    • Green Bottom Wildlife Management Area US-7050 (Glenwood, WV)
      • Google map; 64 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Wikipedia article
      • Traffic noise & S9 power line noise at entrance used 2020-08-22; Google map
      • Try 2nd entrance for distance from highway and power lines; Google map
      • Try the end of Wetland Boat Ramp Road Google map
      • Should qualify as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT (US-4572) since it's on the Ohio River.
      • Hillbilly Hotdogs is 9 miles south on WV2; was recommended to WD8RIF as a place he must go.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Wetland Boat Ramp Road.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at third entrance.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-22.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-12-30 at end of Wetland Boat Ramp Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-11 at end of Wetland Boat Ramp Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-21 at end of Wetland Boat Ramp Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-08-15 at end of Wetland Boat Ramp Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-11 at end of Wetland Boat Ramp Road.

    • Hawks Nest State Park KFF-1813 / US-1813 (Ansted, WV)
      • Google map; 134 miles from Athens
      • 270-acre state park.
      • Try parking area (map).
      • Try river-access along Hawks Nest Road (map).
      • Aerial Tramway closed for 2022.
      • Near Gauley River National Recreation Area
      • Near New River Gorge National River
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Midland Trail Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-20 at Midland Trail Picnic Shelter.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-20 at Midland Trail Picnic Shelter.

    • Hughes River Wildlife Management Area US-7060 (Freeport, WV)
      • Google map; 68 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Public fish spot, near Ritchie Mines WMA (Google map)
      • Un-named road off of Tarkiln Road at WV47 (Google map)
      • Un-named road off of Tarkiln at cul-de-sac (Google map); might be gated
      • Hunting is allowed.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available at Tarkiln Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-09-05.

    • Kanawha State Forest US-5587 (Charleston, WV)
      • Google map; 100 miles from Athens
      • Poor Verizon cell-signal available at Crabapple Trailhead—SMS.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-10 at the Crabapple Trail trailhead.

    • Lantz Farm and Nature Preserve WMA US-7001 (Jacksonburg, WV)
      • Google map; 110 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at Lantz Farm.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-11-10.

    • Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail US-4572 (Ohio River section added in 2019)
      • NPS FAQ and map
      • State-by-State Guide: West Virginia
      • Activate in WV: Ohio River Islands NWR (US-0608) Visitor Center, Williamstown
      • Ohio River Islands NWR operations on an island should count as two-fer since the islands are on the Ohio River.
      • Tu-Endie-Wei SP (US-1823) should count as a two-fer since the park is on the Ohio River.
      • Green Bottom WMA (US-7050) should count as a two-fer since the WMA is on the Ohio River.
      • Blennerhassett Island SP (US-1803) operations on the island itself should count as a two-fer since the island is on the Ohio River.
      • Operation at non-POTA Washington's Riverfront Park would count for US-4572.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-19 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-11 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-11 at Green Bottom WMA.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-04 at Blennerhassett Island SP.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-18 at Blennerhassett Island SP.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-18 at Ohio River Islands NWR.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2023-05-17 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-26 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-07-30 at Blennerhassett Island SP.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-27 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-19 at Tu-Endie-Wei State Park.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2024-10-15 at Ohio River Islands NWR.

    • Lewis Wetzel Wildlife Management Area US-7002 (Dale, WV)
      • Google map; 110 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Very poor Verizon cell-signal available—maybe SMS.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-11-10.

    • Little Beaver State Park KFF-1815 / US-1815 (Crow, WV)
      • Google map
      • 562-acre park.
      • Try dam parking area (map).
      • Try Laurel Run parking area (map).
      • Try lake-access parking area (map).
      • QRPer.com reader reports good internet access; try primitive/family camp ground parking area.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-21 near campground.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-21 near campground.

    • Little Indian Creek Wildlife Management Area US-7003 (Morgantown, WV)

    • McCausland Wildlife Management Area US-12043 (Point Pleasant, WV)
      • Google map (approx.); 58 miles from Athens
      • WVDNR map (PDF)
      • Try un-named road running NE off of 817 appears to define a NE border (map).
      • OpenStreetMaps (POTA.app) shows a road into the interior that is not visible in Google maps or satellite imagery.
      • Hunting is allowed.

    • McClintic Wildlife Management Area US-7053 (Lakin, WV)
      • Google map; 33 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Hunting is allowed; don't take small dogs.
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-19.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-21.

    • Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area US-7054 (Milton, WV)
      • Google map; 71 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Try the 1,700' stretch of Mill Creek Road which crosses the park's northern end.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available at Mill Creek Road.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-01-11.

    • New River Gorge National Park and Preserve KFF-0696 / US-0696 (Glen Jean, WV)
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-20 at Fayette.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-20 at Fayette.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-21 at Grandview.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-21 at Grandview.

    • North Bend State Park KFF-1818 / US-1818 (Cairo, WV)
      • Google map; 70 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal availability unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-08-31.

    • O'Brien Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7061 (Skidmore, WV)
      • Google map; 66 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at O'Brien Lake overlook.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-08.

    • Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge KFF-0608 / US-0608 (WV, PA, KY)
      • NWR map
      • Visitor Center (Williamstown, WV); Google map; 55 miles from Athens
      • Middle Island (WV), one of two island accessible by bridge
        • Google map; 64 miles from Athens
        • bridge closed for construction until June, 2020
      • Wheeling Island (WV), one of two islands accessible by bridge
      • mainland portion at Captina Island; Google map; detail map
      • mainland portion at Buffalo Creek
      • mainland portion at Buckley Mainland, near Visitor Center in Williamstown, WV
      • mainland portion at Muskingum Mainland
      • two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT (US-4572) at Visitor Center in Williamstown
      • two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT (US-4572) on Ohio River islands
      • Verizon cell-signal availability on Middle Island unknown.
      Activated by WD8RIF on Middle Island on 2018-10-13.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-17.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2022-11-19.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-02-07.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-04-18.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-10-15.

    • Pipestem Resort State Park KFF-1820 / US-1820 (Pipestem, WV)
      • Google Map
      • Try Scenic Overlook at golf course parking (map.)
      • Try McKeever Lodge parking area (map).
      • Try Canyon Rim Center parking area (map).
      • Try taking tram to BSNSR Mountain Creek Lodge for two-fer. (map).
      • Try Dunns-Bluestone Road to BSNSR Mountain Creek Lodge for two-fer; is it gated? (map)
      • Try Pipestem Amphitheater / Visitor Center parking areas (map.)
      • QRPer.com reader reports good cell-signal throughout Pipestem.
      • QRPer.com reader recommends the BSNSR two-fer at Mountain Creek Lodge.

    • Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area US-7005 (Grafton, WV)
      • Google map; 136 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Across Tygart Lake from Tygart Lake State Park

    • Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Area KFF-5677 / US-7041 (Lively, WV)
      • Google map
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Try boat ramp on northern end (dam end) of lake (map.); Verizon cell-signal available.
      • Try parking area at end of Park Forest Rd 824 (map; Verizon cell-signal available.)
      Activated by K4SWL on 2022-05-22 at end of Park Forest Rd 824.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-22 at end of Park Forest Rd 824.

    • Prickett's Fort State Park KFF-1821 / US-1821 (Fairmont, WV)
      • Google map; 136 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at boat ramp area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-02.

    • Pruntytown State Farm Wildlife Management Area US-7006 (Grafton, WV)

    • Ritchie Mines Wildlife Management Area US-7062 (Brohard, WV)
      • Google map; 72 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Oxbow Road (47/20) at Right Fork Gillespie Road (17/2) (Google map); near Hughes River WMA
      • Un-named road off of Oxbow Road (47/20) (Google map); near Hughes River WMA)
      • Hunting is allowed.
      • No Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-09-05.

    • Rollins Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7063 (Ripley, WV)
      • Google map; 54 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at fishing area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-20.

    • Sand Hill Wildlife Management Area US-7064 (Deerwalk, WV)
      • Google map; 57 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Wikipedia entry
      • Hunting is allowed; don't take small dogs.
      • Verizon cell-signal available at entrance off of US50/32.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-22.

    • Stonewall Jackson Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7030 (Weston, WV)
      • Google map
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • N8VZ reports that Stonewall Jackson SP lies entirely within Stonewall Jackson Lake WMA, so an activation of the SP counts as a two-fer activation of the WMA.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-15.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-16.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-17.

    • Stonewall Jackson State Park US-1822 (Weston, WV)
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-15.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-16.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2022-09-17.

    • Stumptown Wildlife Management Area US-7065 (Glenville, WV)

    • Summersville Lake Wildlife Management Area KFF-5685 / US-7031 (Summersville, WV)
      • WVDNR map (PDF)
      • Try Summersville Lake Winter Boat Ramp (map).
      • Try Salmon Run Trailhead (map).
      • Try Salmon Run Public Boat Launch (map).
      • Try parking area at US19 and Long Point Acces Road WV19/32 (map).
      • Try pull-off on Long Point Access Road WV19/32 (map).
      • Try parking area on Long Point Access Road WV19/32 (map).
      • Try Summersville Lake Boat Docks parking within seemingly-nonexistent Summersville State Park (map).
      • Try cul-de-sacs on WV19/32 (map | map | map.)
      • Battle Run Campground does not appear to lie within the WMA (map).
      • Battle Run Public Beach does not appear to lie within the WMA (map).
      • Battle Run Public Boat Ramp does not appear to lie within the WMA (map).

    • The Jug Wildlife Management Area US-7066 (Middlebourne, WV)
      • Google map; 97 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Hunting is allowed.
      • Verizon cell-signal available on Klondike Ridge.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-30.

    • Tomlinson Run State Park KFF-0629 / US-0629 (New Mancherster, WV)

    • Tu-Endie-Wei State Park KFF-1823 / US-1823 (Point Pleasant, WV)
      • Google map; 41 miles from Athens
      • Might qualify as two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT (US-4572) since it's on the Ohio River.
      • N8VZ has identified the picnic area at the park sign and the parking area against the floodwall to be within park property.
      • Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-03-16.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-08-22.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-12-30.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2020-12-31.
      Activated by N8VZ on 2021-01-01.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2021-05-21.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2022-05-19 as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-03-11 as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT.
      Activated by K4SWL on 2023-05-17 as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT.
      Activated by N8SUZ on 2023-07-26 as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2023-08-27 as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-19 as a two-fer with Lewis and Clark NHT.

    • Turkey Run Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7067 (Ravenswood, WV)
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-06-20.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-10.

    • Tygart Lake State Park KFF-1825 / US-1825 (Grafton, WV)
      • Google map; 137 miles from Athens
      • Verizon cell-signal available at swimming beach parking area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-02.

    • Valley Falls State Park KFF-1826 / US-1826 (Fairmont, WV)
      • Google map; 142 miles from Athens
      • No Verizon cell-signal available in wooded picnic area.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-02.

    • Watters Smith Memorial State Park KFF-1828 / US-1828 (Lost Creek, WV)
      • Google map; 114 miles from Athens
      • No Verizon cell-signal available.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2019-11-16.

    • Woodrum Lake Wildlife Management Area US-7068 (Fletcher, WV)
      • Google map; 70 miles from Athens
      • WMA map (PDF)
      • Verizon cell-signal available at boat ramp.
      Activated by WD8RIF on 2020-10-10.

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  • Pennsylvania:

  • Virginia:

Summits on the Air Planning Materials:

SOTA Summits to Consider:

  • Ohio:

    • W8O/CT-002 drive-up within Flint Ridge State Memorial (Newark)
      • Try picnic table in Flint Ridge Park (map).

    • W8O/CT-003 drive-up at WHOK-FM Lancaster transmitter site (Lancaster)

    • W8O/SE-007 drive-up near The Wilds

    • W8O/SE-012 hike-in within Tar Hollow State Forest
      • access via Park Rd 12

    • W8O/SE-016 drive-up in Tar Hollow State Forest, S. Ridge Road
      • Google Map
      • POTA Tar Hollow SF (US-5452) + NCNST (US-4239)
      Successfully activated by WD8RIF on 2024-06-06.

    • W8O/SW-012 drive-up at Mt. Airy water tanks (Cincinnati)

ARRL National Parks on the Air 2016 Planning Materials (maintained for archival purposes):

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