| Gifford State Forest | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
  Location within Ohio  Gifford State Forest (Ohio) (the United States) | |
| Location | Athens County, Ohio |
| Nearest city | Bern Township, OH |
| Area | 320 acres (130 ha) |
| Established | 1959 |
| Governing body | Ohio Department of Natural Resources |
Gifford State Forest is the smallest state forest in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1] It includes some hiking trails, forested hills and bluffs, and a small breeding nursery. It is located in Bern Township, Athens County. This forest was donated by William Gifford Selby in 1959 and is named after his mother Virginia Gifford.[1]
