Athens Ranger District - Marietta Area
Near Marietta Township
Best time to visit Athens Ranger District - Marietta Area
Best months: July–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
40° / 23°
15 wet
Feb
43° / 24°
13 wet
Mar
53° / 31°
14 wet
Apr
66° / 41°
14 wet
May
74° / 52°
14 wet
Jun
82° / 61°
13 wet
Jul
85° / 65°
12 wet
Aug
85° / 63°
10 wet
Sep
79° / 56°
10 wet
Oct
67° / 44°
11 wet
Nov
54° / 34°
12 wet
Dec
44° / 28°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Marietta Wwtp, OH, 3.3 mi away at 610 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Athens Ranger District's Marietta Area is a fishing destination in Ohio, set within the Marietta State Nursery and managed by the State Department of Natural Resources. It is not a single trail or peak but a district area, and it sits about 3 miles from the town of Marietta. Fishing is the main draw here, and the area is not reservable, so plan on a day of time on the water rather than a booked stay. The Marietta State Nursery makes the land unit, and the district's name ties it to the wider Athens Ranger District. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Marietta show May highs around 74°F and September highs near 79°F, with July and August peaking around 85°F. Several other spots lie within a short drive. The Uplands Trail Outer Loop is about 2 miles away, and Sandcastle Campground is just over 2 miles off. The Kroger Wetlands Trail and Lane Farm Campground are both within about 5 miles.
Keep exploring — more waters worth the drive
Leith Run
~24 min drive
Veto Lake
~25 min drive
Veto Lake is a 144-acre lake near Dunham Township, Ohio, at about 715 feet.
Muskingum River
~53 min drive
Muskingum River is a river in Ohio.
Pennsboro Water Supply Lake
~44 min drive
Pennsboro Water Supply Lake is a 11-acre lake near Pennsboro, West Virginia, at about 821 feet.
Hocking River
~1h 6m drive
Hocking River is a river in Ohio.
Upper Hickory Hills Lake
~49 min drive
Upper Hickory Hills Lake is a 5-acre lake near Orange Township, Ohio, at about 692 feet.
Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-34
~50 min drive
Ohio Power Company Pond Mm-34 is a 24-acre pond near Manchester Township, Ohio, at about 772 feet.
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-64
~52 min drive
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-64 is a 5-acre pond near Brookfield Township, Ohio, at about 1,005 feet.
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-64
~52 min drive
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-64 is a 5-acre pond near Brookfield Township, Ohio, at about 1,025 feet.
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-90
~53 min drive
Ohio Power Company Pond Nb-90 is a 5-acre pond near Renrock, Ohio, at about 808 feet.
