Superior
Wildlife Area
Superior Wildlife Area at a Glance
Date established:
Acreage (total):2,442 acres (989 hectares)
Miles of trails: miles (foot only, kilometers)
Camping:Seasonal hunters' camp, only
Hunting:All hunting allowed (other than safety zones)
Bordering natural area:Richland Furnace State Forest
Nearby natural areas: Wellston Wildlife Area
Lake Alma State Park
Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest
Vinton Furnace Wildlife Area
Coalton Wildlife Area
Lake Katharine State Nature Preserve
Leo Petroglyphs State Memorial
Zaleski State Forest
Official state website:http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/superior
This 2,442-acre wildlife area is in Richland Township in south-central Vinton County, directly adjacent to the Richland Furnace State Forest in Jackson County - the county line divides the two. This property is a cooperative project between the Division of Wildlife and the Superior Land Group, and is managed for timber production. Like many of Ohio's wildlife areas, Superior Wildlife Area consists of former coal-mining lands.
To reach Superior Wildlife Area, take US-50 31 miles west from US-33 at Athens to OH-683, which is 6.8 miles west of the stoplight in McArthur in Vinton County. Turn left on OH-683 and go 3.5 miles to Murphy Remy Road. Turn right on Murphy Remy Road and go 1.6 miles to Township Road 13, Wilbur Road, which becomes Twp-8. This road passes through the wildlife area from mile 0.0 to 0.5 and re-enters the wildlife area at 1.3 miles, shortly after which there is a rough parking area just before a gate.

This can also be easily reached from the Wellston Wildlife Area. From the boat ramp, turn right onto OH-683 and go 3.3 miles to Murphy Remy Road. Turn left on Murphy Remy Road, then as above.

Total distance from downtown Athens: 38 miles