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Overland businesses in Ohio

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  1. Cole's Garage, Inc. Akron, OH Garage running since 1976 that repairs Duramax, Power Stroke and Cummins diesel engines, rebuilds injectors and turbos, and does brakes, exhaust, tires and alignment.
  2. The Benchmark Outdoor Outfitters Blue Ash, OH Outdoor retailer that says it specialises in overlanding, hiking, backpacking and skiing, stocking tents, sleeping bags, packs, cooking and hydration gear, footwear and apparel.
  3. Unlimited Diesel Performance Bremen, OH Family owned diesel shop started in 2004 with a drive in service bay, fuel injection shop and engine machine shop, working on Powerstroke, Cummins and Duramax trucks.
  4. Autosport Plus LLC Canton, OH Wheel, tire and suspension shop in the Canton and Akron area fitting off road tires, lift kits, coilovers and air ride, plus truck accessories, window tint and audio.
  5. HighLift Off-Road Cincinnati, OH Jeep and truck off road parts store and installation shop stocking suspension and lift kits, wheels and tires, bumpers, winches and recovery gear, lighting and drivetrain parts.
  6. TKO Trailriders Cincinnati, OH Four wheel drive trail riding club based in Cincinnati that runs family weekend outings in Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana and takes part in trail clean up work.
  7. Friedman Automotive Services Eastlake, OH Repair shop that says it specialises in Toyota vehicles including the Land Cruiser, covering suspension and steering, brakes, drivetrain, engine diagnostics, electrical and tires.
  8. MUDDY BUDDYs Jeep Wrangler Club Franklin, OH Not for profit Jeep club that meets monthly in Franklin and runs trail rides, on road cruises, charity rides, an annual Jeep Jam and the Mid-America Offroad Expo.
  9. Southington Offroad Park Garrettsville, OH Off road park of more than 1500 acres open to the public on scheduled event weekends, with trails and obstacles for four wheel drive vehicles, a bath house and a pavilion.
  10. Auto Service Experts OH Grove City, OH Repair shop offering brake work, engine diagnostics, electrical, tires and suspension service, with a dedicated Sprinter van service covering work and camping use.
  11. Creative Mobile Interiors Grove City, OH Custom vehicle conversion shop that designs and builds adventure campers, motor homes, executive vans and mobile offices on Sprinter, bus and trailer shells.
  12. Triple D Performance & Repair LLC Hamilton, OH Truck and diesel repair shop offering engine and transmission work, fuel system service, diagnostics, brakes, suspension and struts, heating and air conditioning and fleet service.
  13. Diversified Truck Holland, OH Light truck customising and repair shop fitting suspension lift kits, wheels and tires and ring and pinion gear sets, and doing frame repair and general service work.
  14. Ohio River Four Wheelers Milford, OH Nonprofit four wheel drive club formed in 1991 that runs monthly weekend trail rides and holds its member meetings in Milford, and promotes responsible off road use.
  15. Roads Rivers and Trails Milford, OH Outdoor outfitter on the Little Miami Scenic River selling camping gear including tents and sleeping bags, backpacks, hiking footwear, car racks and carriers and kayaks.
  16. NutHouse Industries, LLC Morrow, OH Four wheel drive outfitting and fabrication shop that makes aluminium truck beds, racks and toppers and fits accessories and does mechanical work on Jeep, Ram, Toyota, Ford and GM trucks.
  17. Trail City 4x4 Mount Vernon, OH Shop in Mount Vernon that customises Jeeps, four wheel drives and side by sides, fitting lift kits, wheels and tires and lighting, with fabrication, alignments and repairs.
  18. 1st Choice Cabin Rentals Nelsonville, OH Cabin and vacation home rental company in the Hocking Hills and Wayne National Forest area, with properties near the Monday Creek trail heads and ATV and UTV rentals.
  19. Adventure Pro Outdoors, LLC Nelsonville, OH Outdoor recreation outfitter in the Hocking Hills area running guided UTV tours on Wayne National Forest trails, canoe, kayak and tubing trips and riverside camping.
  20. Unlimited ATV Adventures LLC Nelsonville, OH Guide service running guided side by side tours on the Wayne National Forest trail systems for riders from beginner to experienced, using Polaris RZR machines.
  21. Trails West Pataskala, OH Truck and 4x4 accessory center founded in 1970 that sells and installs lift kits and suspension, tires and wheels, bed covers, truck caps, roof top tents and trailer hitches.
  22. Trail Quest Plain City, OH Off road shop fitting suspension and body lift kits, tires and wheels and Jeep tops, and doing auto repair, welding and fabrication work.
  23. Valley Truck Outfitters Poland, OH Truck accessory and upfitting shop fitting bed covers, suspension and lift kits, running boards, lighting and spray in bed liners, with detailing and fleet work.
  24. Turkey Ridge Lodges Rockbridge, OH Cabin, lodge and tree top rentals in the Hocking Hills area with about 300 acres of private trails that staying guests can ride in their own UTVs and ATVs, and on site parking.
  25. Offroad Source Sherwood, OH Off road parts and accessory dealer in northwest Ohio selling and fitting lift kits and suspension, wheels and tires, bumpers, winches and recovery gear and lighting.
  26. nuCamp Sugarcreek, OH Camper manufacturer in Ohio Amish country building TAG and TAB teardrop trailers, the Haven travel trailer and four season Cirrus slide in truck campers for off grid travel.
  27. Trailhead 4x4 LLC Valley View, OH Land Rover shop handling oil changes, brakes, suspension rebuilds and engine swaps, fitting winches, racks, lighting and second batteries, and taking on frame up custom builds.
  28. Advanced Custom Sound Warren, OH Vehicle accessory shop fitting suspension and lift kits, leveling kits, coilovers and air ride, along with wheels and tires, running boards, bumpers, lighting and window tint.
  29. Truck Outfit West Carrollton, OH Truck accessory dealer and installer in the Dayton area fitting truck caps and bed covers, tool boxes, ladder racks, bed liners, hitches, side steps and van equipment.
  30. Advanced RV Willoughby, OH Builder of custom Class B motorhomes made to order on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Ford Transit chassis, with its own cabinetry and electrical systems and later servicing and updates.
  31. Mid-America Offroad Expo Wilmington, OH Indoor off road and overlanding show held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, with vehicle and gear exhibitors, product demonstrations, show rigs and family activities.
  32. Lark Overland Yellow Springs, OH Truck camper dealer carrying Scout, Adventurer and Tune campers along with overland gear, and doing camper modifications and customisation.
  33. Custom Vehicles of Zanesville Zanesville, OH Accessory shop working on cars, trucks and off road vehicles since 1976, installing lift kits, bumpers, roof racks, wheels and tires, truck caps, bed liners and lighting.

Why Ohio is a state of state forests, and what that asks of a vehicle

Start with the number that shapes every trip here. Federal agencies manage 305,753 acres in Ohio, 1.2 percent of the state, and the Bureau of Land Management holds none of it. The Forest Service has 244,357 acres, all of them the Wayne National Forest. The Park Service has 20,497, the Department of Defense 30,779 and the Fish and Wildlife Service 10,120. Across all of that there are six federal campgrounds a vehicle can drive to: three at Lake Vesuvius in the Wayne and three at Army Corps of Engineers lakes.

Acres of federal land 1
305,753
1.2 percent of Ohio. The BLM manages none of it
Acres of national forest, all of it the Wayne 1
244,357
Ohio has one national forest. It describes itself as a patchwork of over a quarter million acres in three units
Federal campgrounds a vehicle can reach 2
6
Three at Lake Vesuvius in the Wayne, three at Corps of Engineers lakes. Four can be booked ahead
Acres in Cuyahoga Valley National Park 31
33,000
No entry gates and no fee. No camping is permitted anywhere in the park
State forests, covering more than 200,000 acres 17
24
The Division of Forestry runs four all-purpose vehicle areas on them
Miles of off-highway vehicle trail on the Wayne 8
145
The forest calls it the largest OHV trail system in Ohio. Its passes page says nearly 150 miles
Width limit on a state forest APV trail 19
62 in
The Wayne holds its trails to 50 inches. Neither figure describes a full-size truck
Campbell Hill, the highest point in Ohio 3
1,550 ft
Logan County. Our own 3DEP query at the summit reads 1,548 feet. The low point is about 455 feet on the Ohio River

Sources for this page

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  1. Congressional Research Service. Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data (R42346), Tables 1 and 2, data as of September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  2. Recreation.gov. Recreation Information Database (RIDB) full export. Our count of federal campgrounds in Ohio a vehicle can reach. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey. Elevations and Distances in the United States, online edition, Highest and Lowest Elevations table. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey. Geographic Names Information System and 3D Elevation Program point query. Elevation of the 3DEP surface at the GNIS coordinates of the named place, rounded to the nearest foot. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  5. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Wayne National Forest home page. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  6. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. About the Area: what to expect when visiting, and climate. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  7. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Recreation, including the 2026 Seasonal Recreation Dates. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  8. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV), including the 2026 trail systems and rules. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  9. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Passes and Permits: off-highway vehicle trail passes. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  10. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Motor Vehicle Use Maps, Athens, Ironton and Marietta units, 2026. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  11. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Forest-Wide Restriction: Occupancy and Use, Order 09-14-24-03, signed May 2, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  12. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Monday Creek OHV System. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  13. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Hanging Rock Recreation Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  14. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Pine Creek OHV System, with the Telegraph Trail closure order. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  15. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Covered Bridge Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  16. USDA Forest Service, Wayne National Forest. Lake Vesuvius Recreation Area. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  17. Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Ohio State Forests Guide, brochure updated October 8, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  18. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Division of Forestry: state forest camping reservations, seasonal bridle trail closure and APV trail notices. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  19. Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. APV Trails in State Forests, quoting OAC 1501:3-4-15 and ORC 4519.09 and 4519.11. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  20. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Perry State Forest. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  21. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Pike State Forest. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  22. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Richland Furnace State Forest. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  23. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Maumee State Forest. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  24. Ohio Department of Natural Resources. State Park Rules: Activities Not Allowed at Ohio State Parks, and Camping Rules for Ohio State Parks (OAC 1501:46-3 and 1501:46-9). Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  25. Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry. Open Burning Regulations, citing Ohio Revised Code 1503.18. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  26. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles. New Vehicle Registration: All-Purpose Vehicles (APV), Off-Highway Motorcycles, and Snowmobiles, citing ORC 4503.37. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  27. Ohio Department of Transportation. Snow and Ice: winter maintenance responsibility. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  28. Ohio Department of Transportation. Ohio Byways: Ohio River Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  29. Ohio Department of Transportation. Ohio Byways: Hocking Hills Scenic Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  30. Ohio Department of Transportation. Ohio Byways: Ohio and Erie Canalway Byway. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  31. National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Frequently Asked Questions. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  32. National Park Service, Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Camping. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  33. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  34. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Corps Lakes Gateway: Ohio. Retrieved September 19, 2026.
  35. Office of the Federal Register. 36 CFR 327.7, Camping (Corps of Engineers water resources development projects). Retrieved September 19, 2026.

Reviewed September 19, 2026. Conditions, closures and rules change; check with the managing agency before you travel.

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