Tallest Mountains in Ohio

Unlike the rugged alpine terrain of the West or the jagged peaks of the White Mountains in the northeast, Ohio’s topography is defined by its rolling glacial till plains and the dissected plateaus of the Appalachian foothills. The state’s highest elevations are concentrated in the west-central region, where ancient glacial deposits formed significant rises, and in the unglaciated eastern and southern counties. While these “mountains” are technically high-altitude hills, they offer sweeping views of the Ohio River Valley and serve as essential landmarks in the state’s geographic history.

Rank	Peak/Point Name	Elevation (ft)	County	Notable Fact
1	Campbell Hill	1,550′	Logan	The highest point in Ohio; once served as the site of a Cold War radar station.
2	Round Knob	1,437′	Columbiana	One of the highest unglaciated points in the state with significant relief.
3	High Point (Hocking)	1,380′	Hocking	Located near the scenic Hocking Hills region, famous for its deep gorges.
4	Brush Creek Knob	1,371′	Jefferson	Offers expansive views of the Appalachian Plateau in eastern Ohio.
5	Galloway Knob	1,362′	Belmont	A prominent point in the rolling hills of the eastern Ohio coal country.
6	Sugarloaf Mountain	1,310′	Ross	A historic landmark used by Native Americans and early settlers for signaling.
7	Chestnut Ridge	1,286′	Fairfield	Part of the first ridge of the Appalachian Mountains when traveling from the west.
8	Mount Jeez	1,250′	Richland	A popular overlook providing a panoramic view of the Malabar Farm valley.
9	Point Pleasant	1,220′	Guernsey	Characterized by the rugged, dissected terrain typical of southeastern Ohio.
10	Bald Knob	1,211′	Athens	Located near the Hocking River, providing habitat for several rare plant species.