Located in Southeastern Ohio, Hocking Hills State Park was a wonderful place to tent camp during our Summer 2019 road trip! Kristoff and I were 22 years old and addicted to discovering new places together. I’m glad not much has changed since then. We are excited to return here one day with our kids in tow, as the trails led to some unique sights!
When we visited in 2019, we paid $101 for 2 nights on site #135. I don’t remember the site having any shade, so if you visit, maybe try to reserve a different one. For example, site #140 looks to have more shade, as well as site #151.
Trails to take:
- Ash Cave Gorge – 1/4-mile – Easy – Wheelchair Accessible
- Ash Cave Rim – 1/4-mile – Moderate
- Cantwell Cliffs – 2 miles – Difficult
- Cedar Falls – 1 mile – Moderate
- Old Man’s Cave – 1 mile – Moderate
- Rock House – 1 mile – Moderate
- Whispering Cave Trail (includes the “swinging” Hemlock Bridge) – 4.5 miles – Difficult. Features the second largest cave in the region with a 105-foot seasonal waterfall cascading to the floor below.
Our Hocking Hills State Park Highlights:
- Playing at Cantwell Cliffs
- Devil’s Bathtub
- Hiking to Cedar Falls from Old Man’s Cave
- Visiting Ash Cave – wow!
- Grandma Faye’s (local grocery store – great for tent campers) — lunch pic shown below:) Delicious!
Hocking Hills State Park Campground offers full-hookup and electric campsites with 20-, 30- or 50-amp service, Non-electric sites, and Sherman Cabin camping shelters. The park also offers Primitive “hike-in” tent-only sites and a primitive Group Camp in their own areas of the park. Reservations for these campsites are required and may be made up to 6 months in advance online or by calling (866) 644-6727. Happy camping!
Click here to visit the State Park’s website & click here to view their events calendar. Below is a map of their campground. So many sites & options!
Hocking Hills, thanks for the memories. We can’t wait to return and experience you again!
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