Guidelines

1. The permit application (above) must be received by the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves at least 14 days in advance of the requested visitation. 
2. You must specify which preserve(s) you wish to visit. A permit valid for a maximum of 10 days may be available for certain preserves.
3. Permits will be issued and emailed to the applicant at least 7 days before the scheduled visit. Maps, directions and any special stipulations concerning the use of the preserve will accompany the permit.
4. Leaders may be available upon request for large groups. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the appropriate division preserve manager in a timely manner to check on availability.
5. Research at a state nature preserve and/or collection of endangered or threatened plants requires a separate permit specific to those activities. Please contact the Division for more information.
6. All visitors must follow the rules and regulations for use of an Ohio state nature preserve. Copies of the rules and regulations are available from the Division of Natural Areas and Preserves and are usually posted at each preserve.

Preserves Requiring a Permit